Order of Excellence of Guyana
| Order of Excellence of Guyana | |
|---|---|
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Awarded by  Guyana | |
| Type | State Order |
| Eligibility | Citizens of Guyana; others may receive an honorary award. |
| Awarded for | Distinction and eminence in any field of endeavour of national or international importance. |
| Status | Currently constituted. |
| Chancellor | President of Guyana |
| Grades (w/ post-nominals) | Member (O.E.) |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1970 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | none |
| Next (lower) | Order of Roraima of Guyana |
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| Ribbon of the order | |
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.[3]
References
- ↑ "Guyana". Caricom.org. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ "Order of liberation raises eyebrows, questions". Stabroek News. 7 January 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ "The Orders and Medals of Guyana". Guyanaguide.com. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
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