Order of Excellence of Guyana

The Order of Excellence of Guyana is the highest national award of Guyana.[1] Established in 1970 under the Constitution of the Orders of Guyana,[2] it is limited to 25 living citizens of Guyana.

Order of Excellence of Guyana
Awarded by  Guyana
TypeState Order
Established1970
EligibilityCitizens of Guyana; others may receive an honorary award.
Awarded forDistinction and eminence in any field of endeavour of national or international importance.
StatusCurrently constituted.
ChancellorPresident of Guyana
GradesMember (O.E.)
Precedence
Next (higher)none
Next (lower)Order of Roraima of Guyana

Ribbon of the order


References

  1. "Guyana". Caricom.org. Archived from the original on 20 December 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  2. "Order of liberation raises eyebrows, questions". Stabroek News. 7 January 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2012.

See also

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