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National Honours and Awards

by Ghana Today
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The maiden ceremony of the National Honours and Awards was held in 1960 when Ghana became a Republic under the leadership of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah to recognize individuals who had made honourable contributions to Ghana in a variety of professions and fields.

Since then, the initiative to honour deserving Ghanaians for their creativity, innovation, excellence and hard work has become part of our governance because successive governments believe that, to inspire dedicated and selfless service to society and nation, mention, recognition and praise must be accorded to those whom these are due in a fitting and nationally conspicuous manner.

Categories of State Honours

State Honours Civil Division:

  1. The Order of the Star of Ghana

 The Insignia consists of a medal which is a seven-pointed star 51 mm in diameter suspended on a ring and worn with a ribbon collar, together with a sash, a pendant and rosette. A miniature is also provided. Ribbon: 35 mm wide of three equal stripes of red, yellow and green.

Sash: 102 mm in width.

The Companion is worn over the right shoulder and the Officer and Member over the left.

The Order comprises three classes:

COMPANION. In 18-carat gold. Obverse: In yellow gold, the centre in white gold carrying a flying eagle and star facing left.

Reverse: The Coat of Arms of Ghana is surrounded by the inscription ‘Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana’ in relief.

OFFICER. In silver. Obverse: In silver with gold centre. Reverse: With the inscription ‘Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’.

MEMBER. In silver. Obverse: In silver with a gilt background to centre. Reverse: With the inscription ‘Member of the Order of the Star of Ghana’.

Eligibility

Persons eligible for the decoration may be Ghanaians or non-Ghanaians from all walks of life.

Conditions for the award: This order which is the premier order of Ghana is awarded in recognition of the highest service to the State of Ghana either in peace or in war.

2. The Order of the Star of the Volta

The Insignia consists of a medal which is a seven-pointed star 45 mm in diameter suspended on a ring and worn with a ribbon collar, together with a sash, a pendant and a rosette. A miniature is also provided.

Ribbon: 32 mm wide, blue background, 4.5 mm black stripe in the center and 4 mm red at ends.

Sash: 102 mm wide with 15 mm black stripe and 11 mm red ends.

The Companion is worn over the right shoulder and the Officer and Member over the left.

The Order comprises three classes:

COMPANION: In 18-carat gold. Obverse: In yellow gold, the center in white gold a symbolic allusion to the Volta Hydro Scheme, damming and control of the river and the power issuant from it. Reverse: A composite device showing the symbols of freedom and justice with the inscription ‘Companion of the Order of the Volta’ in relief.

OFFICER: In silver. Obverse: In silver with gold center. Reverse: With the inscription ‘Officer of the Order of the Volta.’

MEMBER: In silver. Obverse: In silver with the gilt background to the center. Reverse: With the inscription ‘Member of the Order of the Volta’

Eligibility

It is awarded for distinguished service in the following field: Civil Service, Military and Police Service, Prisons Service, Judicial Service, and local government; Service with Statutory bodies; Service in Education and Public Health; Service with Voluntary Organizations; Sports, Music, Arts and crafts, and other Cultural pursuits; Scientific and other research; Commerce, agriculture, and industry; and any other public service not specified.

Conditions for the award. This order is in two Divisions, Military, and Civil. The Military Division can thus, be conferred upon members of the fighting service for services that do not qualify them for some other decoration awarded for service in the field or before the enemy.

3. GRAND MEDAL

An oval medal in silver. Size: 38 mm high, 33 mm wide. Ribbon: 32 mm wide, blue background, a 3 mm black and 3 mm white stripe in the centre and 3 mm red at ends.

Obverse: An elephant with the inscription beneath ‘The Grand Medal’.

Reverse: The Coat of Arms of Ghana.

Eligibility

May be awarded to all ranks of the Ghana Armed Forces and members of the Public Services for faithful and loyal service to the Republic.

Conditions for the award: May be awarded to all ranks of the Ghana Armed Forces, and members of the Public Services for faithful and loyal service to the Republic.

4. MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY
A circular medal in silver. Size: 37 mm diameter. Ribbon: 32 mm wide, 13 mm blue centre band, 3 mm red stripes on either side and 6-5 mm yellow at ends.

Obverse: A representation of Elmina Castle with inscription below ‘Gallantry’. Reverse: The Coat of Arms of Ghana.

Eligibility

For civilians. Also, members of the uniformed services are eligible for this medal in respect of acts of gallantry which do not qualify them for the Distinguished Service Order. In the case of the Armed Forces, the award is made for acts of gallantry in peacetime only.

Conditions for award: This medal is instituted for the recognition of acts of gallantry, particularly in the saving of life and/or property.

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