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Categories of National Awards

There are five (5) categories of National Awards for which an individual may be nominated.

How Awards are made

There are many steps involved in the nomination and awarding of National Awards.

Submission of Nomination Form

These are the steps to be considered when submitting your nomination forms

Completion of Nomination Form

These are the instructions when completing a nomination form

NATIONAL AWARDS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

All Nomination Forms must be filled out at National Awards Nomination Form.

The closing date for the receipt of nominations for National Awards is July 15, 2025.

Categories of National Awards

How National Awards are made

Submission of Nomination Forms

Completion of Nomination Forms

Nominator's Personal Information

The nominator is required to write three (3) essays of 800 words each in the boxes provided within the online form.  Taking the award criteria into account, make sure you provide clear and specific responses regarding the nomination.

The guidelines below are recommended for a strong submission in support of your nominee:

  1. Read the criteria carefully for the category in which you are submitting your nominee: the nominee must clearly meet the requirements identified for the category of award for which he/she is being recommended.  Prepare the nomination to ensure that the nominee meets all of the appropriate award criteria.
  2. Make the most of your 2400 words (800 words per essay): be as specific and detailed as you can in formulating your answers.
  3. The primary focus should be on efforts within Trinidad and Tobago.  Regional and/or international involvements will be considered but cannot substitute for national involvement.  Note the criteria for the various award categories.
  4. Describe how the nominee has made a difference in Trinidad and Tobago.  Cite specific examples of the nominee’s impact on Trinidad and Tobago.  State evidence of dedication, innovation, creativity and vision.  Include how the nominee inspires and motivates others to act charitably.  Identify ongoing activities.
  5. Research and state what your nominee is doing in groups: collaborate with others to determine the extent of your nominee’s involvement in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other volunteer activities.
  6. Paint a story about your nominee in your essays: generate enthusiasm for the person.
  7. Prepare your nomination as though the Committee does not know the nominee.  

In the first essay, you will provide information on the significant achievements of the nominee in the sphere of activity in which the recommendation is being made.  State the ways in which the nominee’s contribution was national in scope and impinged on national development.

For the second essay, you need to identify how the nominee’s achievements/contributions stand out from others in the sphere of activity for which the award is being recommended.

In the third essay, you are required to highlight the extent to which the nominee has been influential in the sphere of activity.

Your answers to the three (3) essays should include:

Professional Excellence
Nominator's Personal Information

The nominator is required to write three (3) essays of 800 words each in the boxes provided within the online form.  Taking the award criteria into account, make sure you provide clear and specific responses regarding the nomination.

The guidelines below are recommended for a strong submission in support of your nominee:

  1. Read the criteria carefully for the category in which you are submitting your nominee: the nominee must clearly meet the requirements identified for the category of award for which he/she is being recommended.  Prepare the nomination to ensure that the nominee meets all of the appropriate award criteria.
  2. Make the most of your 2400 words (800 words per essay): be as specific and detailed as you can in formulating your answers.
  3. The primary focus should be on efforts within Trinidad and Tobago.  Regional and/or international involvements will be considered but cannot substitute for national involvement.  Note the criteria for the various award categories.
  4. Describe how the nominee has made a difference in Trinidad and Tobago.  Cite specific examples of the nominee’s impact on Trinidad and Tobago.  State evidence of dedication, innovation, creativity and vision.  Include how the nominee inspires and motivates others to act charitably.  Identify ongoing activities.
  5. Research and state what your nominee is doing in groups: collaborate with others to determine the extent of your nominee’s involvement in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other volunteer activities.
  6. Paint a story about your nominee in your essays: generate enthusiasm for the person.
  7. Prepare your nomination as though the Committee does not know the nominee.  

In the first essay, you will provide information on the significant achievements of the nominee in the sphere of activity in which the recommendation is being made.  State the ways in which the nominee’s contribution was national in scope and impinged on national development.

For the second essay, you need to identify how the nominee’s achievements/contributions stand out from others in the sphere of activity for which the award is being recommended.

In the third essay, you are required to highlight the extent to which the nominee has been influential in the sphere of activity.

Your answers to the three (3) essays should include:

Professional Excellence
Nominator's Personal Information

The nominator is required to write three (3) essays of 800 words each in the boxes provided within the online form.  Taking the award criteria into account, make sure you provide clear and specific responses regarding the nomination.

The guidelines below are recommended for a strong submission in support of your nominee:

  1. Read the criteria carefully for the category in which you are submitting your nominee: the nominee must clearly meet the requirements identified for the category of award for which he/she is being recommended.  Prepare the nomination to ensure that the nominee meets all of the appropriate award criteria.
  2. Make the most of your 2400 words (800 words per essay): be as specific and detailed as you can in formulating your answers.
  3. The primary focus should be on efforts within Trinidad and Tobago.  Regional and/or international involvements will be considered but cannot substitute for national involvement.  Note the criteria for the various award categories.
  4. Describe how the nominee has made a difference in Trinidad and Tobago.  Cite specific examples of the nominee’s impact on Trinidad and Tobago.  State evidence of dedication, innovation, creativity and vision.  Include how the nominee inspires and motivates others to act charitably.  Identify ongoing activities.
  5. Research and state what your nominee is doing in groups: collaborate with others to determine the extent of your nominee’s involvement in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other volunteer activities.
  6. Paint a story about your nominee in your essays: generate enthusiasm for the person.
  7. Prepare your nomination as though the Committee does not know the nominee.  

In the first essay, you will provide information on the significant achievements of the nominee in the sphere of activity in which the recommendation is being made.  State the ways in which the nominee’s contribution was national in scope and impinged on national development.

For the second essay, you need to identify how the nominee’s achievements/contributions stand out from others in the sphere of activity for which the award is being recommended.

In the third essay, you are required to highlight the extent to which the nominee has been influential in the sphere of activity.

Your answers to the three (3) essays should include:

Professional Excellence
Nominator's Personal Information

The nominator is required to write an essay not exceeding 800 words in box provided within the online form. Taking the award criteria into account, make sure you provide clear and specific responses regarding the nomination.

Read the criteria carefully for the category in which you are submitting your nominee: the nominee must clearly meet the requirements identified for the category of award for which he/she is being recommended.  Prepare the nomination to ensure that the nominee meets all of the appropriate award criteria.  

Awards for gallantry recognize the bravery of people, who put themselves in danger to save (or attempt to save) someone’s life.

Guidelines for completion of essay:

  • The incident should have occurred not more than five (5) years ago.
  • Write a detailed description explaining why you are recommending the person.  Give as many details as possible about what happened.  Include: location, date, any emergency or official services that were present.
  • State the facts of the incident.  Describe the nominee’s encounter with the victim.  Was there any risk to life?  Did the nominee save anyone?  Was the victim saved on the nominee’s first attempt?  Did the nominee have to make more than one attempt?  How dangerous was the scene?  Extremely dangerous?  Moderately dangerous?  A little dangerous?  Not dangerous?  Was the nominee injured?  Was the nominee hospitalized as a result?  Did the encounter cause the nominee any personal trauma?
Nominator's Personal Information

The nominator is required to write three (3) essays of 800 words each in the boxes provided within the online form.  Taking the award criteria into account, make sure you provide clear and specific responses regarding the nomination.

The guidelines below are recommended for a strong submission in support of your nominee:

  1. Read the criteria carefully for the category in which you are submitting your nominee: the nominee must clearly meet the requirements identified for the category of award for which he/she is being recommended.  Prepare the nomination to ensure that the nominee meets all of the appropriate award criteria.
  2. Make the most of your 2400 words (800 words per essay): be as specific and detailed as you can in formulating your answers.
  3. The primary focus should be on efforts within Trinidad and Tobago.  Regional and/or international involvements will be considered but cannot substitute for national involvement.  Note the criteria for the various award categories.
  4. Describe how the nominee has made a difference in Trinidad and Tobago.  Cite specific examples of the nominee’s impact on Trinidad and Tobago.  State evidence of dedication, innovation, creativity and vision.  Include how the nominee inspires and motivates others to act charitably.  Identify ongoing activities.
  5. Research and state what your nominee is doing in groups: collaborate with others to determine the extent of your nominee’s involvement in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other volunteer activities.
  6. Paint a story about your nominee in your essays: generate enthusiasm for the person.
  7. Prepare your nomination as though the Committee does not know the nominee.  

In the first essay, you will provide information on the significant achievements of the nominee in the sphere of activity in which the recommendation is being made.  State the ways in which the nominee’s contribution was national in scope and impinged on national development.

For the second essay, you need to identify how the nominee’s achievements/contributions stand out from others in the sphere of activity for which the award is being recommended.

In the third essay, you are required to highlight the extent to which the nominee has been influential in the sphere of activity.

This award recognizes employees who have served within the Public Service and/or other public sector organizations, including the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force.

Your answers to the three (3) essays should include:

Commitment to Trinidad and Tobago
Nominator's Personal Information

The nominator is required to write three (3) essays of 800 words each in the boxes provided within the online form.  Taking the award criteria into account, make sure you provide clear and specific responses regarding the nomination.

The guidelines below are recommended for a strong submission in support of your nominee:

  1. Read the criteria carefully for the category in which you are submitting your nominee: the nominee must clearly meet the requirements identified for the category of award for which he/she is being recommended.  Prepare the nomination to ensure that the nominee meets all of the appropriate award criteria.
  2. Make the most of your 2400 words (800 words per essay): be as specific and detailed as you can in formulating your answers.
  3. The primary focus should be on efforts within Trinidad and Tobago.  Regional and/or international involvements will be considered but cannot substitute for national involvement.  Note the criteria for the various award categories.
  4. Describe how the nominee has made a difference in Trinidad and Tobago.  Cite specific examples of the nominee’s impact on Trinidad and Tobago.  State evidence of dedication, innovation, creativity and vision.  Include how the nominee inspires and motivates others to act charitably.  Identify ongoing activities.
  5. Research and state what your nominee is doing in groups: collaborate with others to determine the extent of your nominee’s involvement in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other volunteer activities.
  6. Paint a story about your nominee in your essays: generate enthusiasm for the person.
  7. Prepare your nomination as though the Committee does not know the nominee.  

In the first essay, you will provide information on the significant achievements of the nominee in the sphere of activity in which the recommendation is being made.  State the ways in which the nominee’s contribution was national in scope and impinged on national development.

For the second essay, you need to identify how the nominee’s achievements/contributions stand out from others in the sphere of activity for which the award is being recommended.

In the third essay, you are required to highlight the extent to which the nominee has been influential in the sphere of activity.

Your answers to the three (3) essays should include:

Contribution to Public Policy