Medal of Merit (East Timor)
The Medal of Merit (Portuguese: Medalha de Mérito) is a state decoration of East Timor. Established in 2009, it may be awarded to East Timorese and foreign civilian and military personnel.
| Medal of Merit Medalha de Mérito | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Awarded for | Recognition of significant contributions to national peace and stability.[1] |
| Country | East Timor |
| Presented by | the President of East Timor |
| Eligibility | Civilians and military personnel including foreigners[1] |
| Established | 11 February 2009[1] |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Timor-Leste[2] |
| Next (lower) | Timor Leste Solidarity Medal[2] |
Criteria and award procedure
The Medal of Merit recognizes civilians and military personnel, both East Timorese and foreign citizens, who have made significant contributions to national peace and stability.[1]
The process for awarding the medal begins with a nomination from civil and military forces, by the departments of the Public Administration, and by civil society in general, which are sent to the Office of the President of East Timor. The President selects the recipients of the medal, as supported by the Medal of Merit Committee. The President may bestow, on an exceptional basis, this decoration without following the standard award procedures.[1]
Notable recipients
References
- "DECREE-LAW No. 15/2009 of March 18 REGARDING THE AWARDING OF MEDALS" (PDF). JORNAL DA REPÚBLICA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- "Journal de República Série I, N.° 22\page=4879" (PDF). 15 June 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- Australian Government, Department of Defence. "Australian Operation in East Timor - Department of Defence". Defence.gov.au. Retrieved 7 November 2012.