Order of National Hero

The honour of the Order of National Hero may be conferred upon any person who was born in
Jamaica or is, or at the time of his or her death was, a citizen of Jamaica and rendered to Jamaica
service of a most distinguished nature. A member of the Order is entitled to be styled “The Rt
Excellent” and the motto of the Order is “He built a city which hath foundations”.

Order of the Nation (ON)

The Order of the Nation is only conferred on the Governor-General of Jamaica and upon any person who
has been appointed as Prime Minister of Jamaica, unless they are already recipients of the Order of
National Hero

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Order of Excellence (OE)

The Order of Excellence is one of the six national orders of the Jamaican honours system, and it
is only awarded to present and former foreign Heads of State or Government.The Order of
Excellence took over the function of the Order of Merit, which is now awarded to those "persons
of notable achievement in particular fields of study".

Order of Distinction
The Order of Distinction is conferred upon citizens of Jamaica who have rendered outstanding and
important services to Jamaica, or to distinguished citizens of a country other than Jamaica. The former
are made Members of the Order, and the latter are made Honorary Members.

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Badge of Honour

Gallantry – awarded to persons who have performed acts of gallantry or acts of heroism
or who have shown great courage in circumstances of extreme danger;

Meritorious Service – awarded to persons who have rendered loyal and meritorious
service beneficial to Jamaica;

Long and Faithful Service – awarded to persons who have rendered long and valuable
service worthy of special recognition.

Medal of Honour

Medal of Honor was established in 1862 to give recognition to men who distinguished themselves
“conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity" in combat with an enemy of the United States.

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Order of Merit (OM)
The Order of Merit is conferred upon Jamaicans or distinguished citizens of other countries who have
achieved eminent international distinction in the field of science, the arts, literature or any other
endeavour.

Order of Jamaica (OJ)

The honour of the Order of Jamaica (OJ) may be conferred upon any Jamaican citizen of
outstanding distinction or upon any distinguished citizen of a country other than Jamaica (honorary
member). A member of the Order is styled “Honourable” and the motto of the Order is “For a
covenant of the People”.

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Project on National Awards

Name: Abbygail Hanson

Teachers Name: Miss. Anglin
Subject: Social Studies
Grade:8c
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.Order of National Hero

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