NATIONAL AWARDS

 

HUMMING BIRD MEDAL SILVER

 

1969 - PRESENT

 

 

YR

NO

NAME

STATUS

SPHERE

1969

1

Bailey, George (Mr.)

Carnival Bandleader

Carnival Development

 

2

Chang, Carlisle (Mr.)

Artist

Fine Arts

 

3

Cowie, Margaret (Miss)

Singer

Classical Singing

 

4

Francisco "Mighty Sparrow", Slinger (Mr.)

Calypsonian

Calypso

 

5

Gibbon, Roger (Mr.)

Cyclist

Athletics

 

6

Mannette, Ellie (Mr.)

Steelbandsman

Steelband Innovation

 

7

Roberts, "Lord Kitchener", Aldwyn (Mr.)

Calypsonian

Calypso

1970

8

Aaron, Allan (Mr.)

President, Blind Welfare Association

Voluntary Social Work

 

9

Archer, Henry (Mr.)

Manager, Tobago United Cooperative Society Limited

Co-operative Development

 

10

Carr, Allan (Mr.)

Organist, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Music

 

11

Dickerson, Errol (Mr.)

Chairman, Trinidad and Tobago Association, London

Welfare of Migrants

 

12

Moonsammy, Clement A. (Mr.)

Brigadier, Salvation Army

Voluntary Social Work

 

13

Pierre, Jocelyn (Miss)

Pianist

Music

 

14

Pope "Mighty Duke", Kelvin (Mr.)

Calypsonian

Calypso

 

15

Scipio-Pollard, Stephanie (Miss)

Organist, Holy Trinity Cathedral

Music

1971

16

Aleong, Kelvin (Mr.)

Cricket Coach

Sport

 

17

Beckles, George Christopher (Mr.)

Boxing Promoter

Sport

 

18

Clunes, Claudius Fitzgerald (Mr.)

Alderman, Port of Spain City Council

Credit Unionism

 

19

James, Horace (Mr.)

Dramatist

Drama

 

20

Mc Williams, Irvin (Mr.)

Carnival Bandleader

Carnival Development

 

21

Pascall, Michael (The Rev. Fr.)

Parish Priest

Community Service

 

22

Persad, Tarran (Mr.)

Singer

Indian Music

 

23

Roach, Clifford Archibald (Mr.)

Former Test Cricketer

Sport

1972

24

Connor Mogotsi, Pearl (Mrs.)

Migrant Community Worker

Migrant Community Service

 

25

Galt, Ken (Mr.)

Sportsman

Sport

 

26

Mahabir, Harry (Mr.)

Musician

Music

 

27

Renaud, Joseph (Mr.)

Steelbandsman

Steelband Music

1976

28

Doyle, Bertrand Horatio (Mr.)

Insurance Consultant

Insurance Education

 

29

Liverpool "The Mighty Chalkdust", Hollis Urban Lester (Mr.)

Calypsonian

Contribution to Calypso

 

30

Samaroo, Daniel Joseph (Mr.)

Business Manager

Community Service

1977

31

Agard, Richard Rodley (Mr.)

Fire Officer

Display of Courage beyond the call of Duty

1978

32

Babb, James Maccabeus (Mr.)

Senior Personnel Assistant

Credit Union Development

 

33

Bahadoorsingh, Lal (Mr.)

Businessman (Retired)

Social Service

 

34

Cunningham, George Ruthven (Mr.)

Verger

Community Service

 

35

Lewsey, Jack Darnley (Mr.)

Public Relations Manager

Community Service

 

36

Vincente, Ricardo (Mr.) [Posthumous]

Former Artist

Art

1979

37

Betaudier, Holly John (Mr.)

Radio and Television Broadcaster

Culture

1980

38

Cordner, Margaret Ernestine (Miss)

Public Officer

Service to Youth (Girl Guiding)

 

39

D'Arbreau, Brownie Isabella (Mrs.)

Social Worker

Social Work

 

40

Ferreira, Ignatius Seveirano (Mr.)

Business Executive/ Commander, St John Ambulance Brigade of Trinidad and Tobago

Community Service

 

41

Joel, Hector

Ruthven (Mr.) [Posthumous]

Former School Principal and Captain, Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force

Community Service and Youth Development

 

42

Perrott, Thomas Berkeley (Mr.)

Farmer

Agriculture

 

43

Poteon, Hugh Elton (Mr.)

Registration Officer (Retired)

Sport

 

44

Tobago Council for Handicapped Children

Voluntary Organization

Social Work

 

45

Walker, Geraldine (Miss)

Deputy Town Clerk, Arima Borough Council

Social Work

1981

46

Brett, James (Rev. Fr.) - C.S.Sp.

Roman Catholic Priest

Education

 

47

De Leon "Roaring Lion", Rafael (Mr.)

Calypsonian

Culture

 

48

Joseph, Arnott (Mr.)

Public Officer (Retired)

Voluntary Social Work in the Field of Mental Health

 

49

Maurice, Claude (Mr.)

Public Officer (Retired)

Music and Sport

 

50

Ojeerali, Ahamad (Haji)

Councillor

Public Service

 

51

Ramsahai, Joseph Nathaniel (Mr.)

School Principal (Retired)

Scouting and Social Work

 

52

Rollocks, Arthur Edward (Mr.)

Businessman

Social Service

 

53

Singh, David Satnarine (Mr.)

Agriculturist and Livestock Farmer

Agriculture

 

54

Thompson, George Beeby (Mr.)

Engineering Consultant

Social Service

1982

55

Dass, Herman Roop (Mr.)

School Principal

Sport (Table Tennis)

 

56

O'Garro, Victor Voot (Mr.)

Planner

Sport (Basketball)

 

57

Ramjohn, Manny L. (Mr.)

Employee of Texaco Ltd., (Senior Laboratory Technician) (Retired)

Social Work and Sport

1983

58

Chapman, Alexander Bernard (Mr.)

Public Officer

Sport (Administration)

 

59

Chu Foon, Patrick Warsing (Mr.)

Public Officer

Sculpture

 

60

Henry, Kadah Theodora (Mrs.)

Public Officer (Matron, Scarborough County Hospital) (Retired)

Social Service

 

61

Henry, Wayne (Mr.)

Oil Rig Worker

Lifesaving

 

62

Kalloo, Harris (Mr.)

Taxi Driver

Tourism (Taxi Service)

 

63

Kelshall, Floris (Mrs.)

Optician

Sport (Hockey Player/ Administrator)

 

64

Khan, Esau (Mr.)

Farmer

Agriculture

 

65

Mitchell, Hilton (Mr.)

Bicycle Repairer

Sport (Paraplegics)

 

66

Oxley, Kenneth Clyde (Mr.)

Public Officer (Retired)

Music (Singing)

 

67

Patrick-Doyle, Rosalind Beryl (Mrs.)

Public Officer (Retired)

Voluntary Social Work

 

68

Valdez, Felix Cristobal (Fr.)

Teacher

Scouting

 

69

Worrell, Andrew (Mr.)

Oilfield Worker

Culture

 

70

Yearwood, Beryl (Mrs.)

Credit Union Treasurer/ Manager

Credit Union Development

1984

71

Bajnath, Sunmath (Miss)

Secretary

Religious and Social Work

 

72

Charles, Sylvia (Mrs.)

Housewife

Voluntary Social Work

 

73

Des Vignes, Claudia (Mrs.)

Housewife

Community Service

 

74

Edmund, Ainsley Peter (Mr.)

Ex-Police Constable

Community Service

 

75

Edwards, Garnet Samuel (Mr.)

Officer-in-Charge, 4-H Movement

Public Service (Youth Development in Agriculture)

 

76

Hercules, Samuel (Mr.)

Taxi Driver (Retired)

Tourism

 

77

Inglefield, Katharine G.R. (Mrs.)

Housewife

Public Service (Youth Development)

 

78

Jack, Leslie Augustin (Mr.)

Fire Officer

Lifesaving

 

79

Logan, Carl (Mr.) [Posthumous]

Former Police Corporal

Police Duty

 

80

Neaves, Clement (Mr.) [Posthumous]

Former Police Constable

Police Duty

 

81

O'Brien, Herman (Mr.) [Posthumous]

Former Fire Officer

Lifesaving

 

82

Roberts, Ruby Rebecca (Miss)

Justice of the Peace

Community Service

 

83

Sampson, Valda (Mrs.)

School Teacher (Retired)

Education, Community Service and Social Work

1985

84

Benjamin, Lucille (Mrs.)

Caterer

Community Service

 

85

Callender, Lorna (Miss)

Business Woman (Retired)

Voluntary Social Work

 

86

Clarke, George Nicholas (Mr.)

Masseur

Sport

 

87

Coggins-Simmons, Jean (Mrs.)

Dance Teacher

Dance

 

88

Henry "Mighty Terror", Fitzgerald Cornelius (Mr.)

Calypsonian

Calypso

 

89

Jones, Errol (Mr.)

Actor

Drama

 

90

Masson, Georgina (Miss)

Public Relations Officer and Social Director, Trinidad Hilton Hotel

Community Service

 

91

Perez, Yvonne (Miss)

Handicraft Teacher

Community Service

 

92

Quawal, Jhagroo (Mr.) [Posthumous]

Former Singer

Indian Music (Classical)

 

93

Ramesar, Tommy (Mr.)

Police Corporal No. 7869

Police Duty

 

94

Sewell, Godfrey John (Fr.) (Honorary)

Parish Priest

Music

 

95

Shaffie, Mohamed (Mr.)

Community Development Aide (Retired)

Social Work

 

96

St. Aude, George (Mr.)

Divisional Fire Officer

Fire Brigade Duty

1986

97

Abdool, Jean Phyllis (Miss) [Posthumous]

Former Public Officer (Retired)

Music and Community Service

 

98

Cross, Gary Hollis (Mr.)

Executive Director, Credit Union Youth Programme

Youth Work

 

99

Hinds, Owen C. (Mr.)

Trade Unionist, Masquerader and Bandleader

Culture

 

100

Hunt, Sylvia (Mrs.)

Teacher Demonstrator, Author

Community Service and Home Economics

 

101

Manning, Arnold Walter (Mr.)

Supervisor, Texaco (Retired)

Friendly Society and Co-operative Movements

 

102

Rapsey, J.A.D. Peter (Mr.) [Posthumous]

Former Horticulturist

Horticulture

 

103

Thorne, Vonrick (Mr.)

Company Director

Voluntary Social Work

 

104

Walke, Hugh Cecil Simeon (Mr.)

Company Supervisor

Public Service (Youth Development)

 

105

Williams, Bernardine Sylvia (Mrs.)

Nurse's Aide

Dedication to Service to Sick and Under-priviledged Children

1987

106

Bishop, Louise Raymond (Mrs.)

Housewife

Social and Community Work

 

107

Boos, Jerome (Dr.)

Dental Surgeon

Voluntary Community Service

 

108

Calliste "Black Stalin", Leroy (Mr.)

Calypsonian, Composer, Recording Artiste

Culture (Calypso)

 

109

Delph, Compton (Mr.)

Journalist

Journalism

 

110

Kissoon, Freddie (Mr.)

Teacher

Culture (Drama and Theatre)

 

111

Laughlin, Kenneth (Mr.)

Sport Commentator

Sports

 

112

Mc Donald, Ian Fahey (Mr.)

Company Managing Director

Agriculture

 

113

Mills, Therese (Mrs.)

Journalist

Journalism

 

114

Murray, Carmela (Miss)

Welfare Officer (Retired)

Voluntary Community Service

 

115

Samaroo, Jit (Mr.)

Pannist, Arranger, Composer, Recording Artiste

Culture (Steelband)

 

116

Wilson, Horace (Mr.)

Public Officer

Culture

1988

117

De Vine, Winsford (Mr.)

Composer

Music and the Arts

 

118

Girl Guides Association of Trinidad and Tobago

Organization for the Promotion of Welfare of Youth

Community Service

 

119

Griffith, Elton George (Dr.)

Minister of Religion

Community/ Social Work

 

120

Hill, Martin Wells (Mr.)

Commercial Artist/ Portraitist/ Artist

Art

 

121

Holman, Ray Anthony (Mr.)

Teacher

Contribution to the Development of Music for the Steelpan

 

122

King, Shirley Veronica (Mrs.)

Actress

Theatre and the Arts

 

123

Maharaj, Ravindra Nath (Mr.)

Religious and Community Leader

Community Work

 

124

Mohammed, Nizam Sharriff (Mr.)

Poultry Farmer

Promotion of the Arts/ Indian Dance

 

125

Narwani, Beena (Miss)

Student

Sport (Badminton)

 

126

Voisin, Alexandra Daisy (Ms.)

Parang Singer

Contribution to the Development of Parang Music

 

127

Wight, Lilias (Mrs.)

Social Worker

Social Work

1989

128

Alexander, Mr. Fitzroy "Lord Melody" [Posthumous]

Former Calypsonian

Culture

 

129

Chen, William Laurence (Mr.)

Businessman/ Artist

Art and Culture

 

130

Dean, Everard (Mr.)

Accounting Assistant (Retired)

Credit Union Development

 

131

Jaggernauth, Satnaryan (Mr.)

Company Director/ Sports Organizer/ Administrator

Sport (Administration)/ Community Development

 

132

King, Adelle Eileen (Mrs.)

Housewife

Sport Administration (Hockey)

 

133

Mannette, Vernon (Mr.)

Pan Tuner/ Steelband Leader

Culture (Steelband)

 

134

Marshall, Stanley Laurie (Mr.)

Public Servant (Retired)

Drama

 

135

Pierre, Eric Ancil (Mr.)

Director

Sports

 

136

Spence, Joyce Dorothy (Mrs.) [Posthumous]

Former Music Teacher

Music

 

137

Thorpe, Violet (Mrs.)

Housewife

Community/ Social Work

1990

138

Hernandez, Felix (Mr.)

Manager, Construction Department, Trinidad and Tobago Telephone Company Limited

Meritorious Service

 

139

Oliver, Malcolm M. (Mr.)

Businessman

Small Business

 

140

Solomon, Steve (Mr.)

Executive Secretary, St. Vincent de Paul Society

Social Work

 

141

The Eastern Credit Union Co-operative Society Ltd.

Organization

Co-operative Development

 

142

The Trinidad Cement Skiffle Bunch

Steelband

Culture

 

143

Wilson, Percy G. (Mr.) - B.A., Ph.D.

Specialist Teacher (Retired)

Sports, Track and Field Athletics

1991

144

Johnson, Astor (Mr.) [Posthumous]

Former Creative Dancer

Culture

 

145

Logie, Augustine (Mr.)

Cricketer

Sport

 

146

Miranda, Neville (Mr.)

Proprietor

Business/ Tourism

 

147

The Bruce Stephens Trust

Charitable Organization

Social Services

 

148

Williams, Anthony (Mr.)

Steelpan Innovator

Culture

1992

149

Austin, Milton Leslie Joseph (Mr.)

Steelband Leader

Culture

 

150

Derek, Stephen (Mr.)

Carnival Bandleader/ Designer

Culture

 

151

Gomes, Hilary Larry (Mr.)

Cricketer

Sport

 

152

Joseph, Patrick Donald (Mr.)

Basketball Player

Sport

 

153

Lara, Brian (Mr.)

Cricketer

Sport

 

154

Layne, Lancelot Kebu (Mr.)[Posthumous]

Former Musician

Culture

 

155

Manhin, Bertram Wesley (Mr.)

Businessman

Sport

 

156

Masimba, Lutalo Makossa (Mr.)

Rapso Artiste and Voluntary Social Worker

Culture

 

 

157

Rudder, David (Mr.)

Calypsonian

Culture

 

158

Yorke, Dwight (Mr.)

Football Player

Sport

1993

159

Albino-De Coteau, Merle Patricia (Mrs.)

Cultural Research Officer

Culture

 

160

Amoroso, Ronald Dunstan (Mr.)

Civil Engineer/ Playwright

Culture

 

161

Bocas, Ivan (Mr.)

Handicraft Development Officer

Culture (Art and Craft)

 

162

Davis, Charles Allan (Mr.)

Cricketer

Sport

 

163

Goolcharan, Mangaroo (Mr.)

Master Potter

Culture

 

164

Greenidge, Robert (Mr.)

Composer/ Arranger

Culture (Steelband)

 

165

Jaikaran, Basdeo (Mr.)

Singer

Culture

 

166

James, Derek Carlisce (Mr.)

Basketball Player

Sport

 

167

Morris, Ian (Mr.)

Athlete

Sport

 

168

Popo, Soondarlal (Mr.)

Singer

Culture (Music)

 

169

Soogrim-Ram, Krishna (Mr.)

Tassa Player

Culture

 

170

Waithe, Desmond Ernest (Mr.)

Teacher

Culture (Music)

1994

171

Ames, Stephen Michael (Mr.)

Sportsman

Sport (Golf)

 

172

Babb, John (Mr.)

Journalist

Journalism

 

173

Bartholomew, Richard Christopher (Mr.)

Bandleader/ Designer

Culture

 

174

Goddard, Pelham (Mr.)

Composer

Culture

 

175

Howell (Jr.), Augustus (Mr.)

Teacher

Culture

 

176

Keens-Douglas, Paul (Mr.)

Dialect Poet/ Storyteller

Performing Arts

 

177

Rodriguez, William Vicente (Mr.)

Sportsman and Sport Manager

Sport

 

 

178

Sydney, Everard Christopher (Mr.)

Barber, Chef

Gallantry

1995

179

Asgarali, Nyron (Mr.)

Community Relations Officer (Retired)

Sport

 

180

Bristol, Ellaleen (Mrs.)

Registrar of Births and Deaths

Community Service

 

181

Constance, Zeno Augustus (Mr.)

Athlete

Sport

 

182

Daniell, Alvin C. (Mr.)

Director/ Engineer

Culture

 

183

Hordatt, Evelyn (Miss)

Teacher (Retired)

Community Service

 

184

Laing, Raquel (Mrs.)

Housewife

Community Service

 

185

Payne, Errol (Mr.)

Masquerader

Culture

 

186

Pierre, Alma (Miss)

Musician

Culture

 

187

St. Louis, Kenneth (Mr.)

Community Worker

Community Service

1996

188

Aming, Neville Romus (Mr.)

Accountant (Retired)/ Carnival Bandleader

Culture

 

189

Demming, Selwyn (Mr.)

Artiste

Culture

 

190

Edwards, Sally (Miss)

Artiste

Culture

 

191

Guy, Joseph Lenny (Mr.)

Basketball Coach

Sport

 

192

Khan, Khairoon Nisa [Hajin]

Social Worker

Community Service

 

193

Luces, Bernard Anthony (Mr.)

Insurance Officer (Retired)

Culture

 

194

Mc Comie, Dennis Richard Winston (Mr.)

Broadcaster

Public Service

 

195

Rajab, Hameed (Mr.)

Priest/ Voluntary Social Worker

Community Service

 

196

Santana, Eustace Hollis (Mr.)

Labourer

Gallantry

 

197

Smith, Trevor Cleveland (Mr.)

Distribution Manager

Sport

 

198

Springer, Pearl Eintou (Mrs.)

Poet/ Dramatist

Culture

1997

199

Jacob, Roy (Mr.)

Fish Processor

Business

 

200

Kalpee, Harrypersad (Mr.)

Proprietor

Community Service

 

201

Mc Alister, Albert (Mr.)

Prison Officer (Retired)

Public Service

 

202

Patron, Blaise (Mr.)

Environmen-talist

Conservation of the Environment

 

203

Phillips, George Alexander (Mr.)

Engineer (Retired)

Sport

 

204

Simmons, Philip Verant (Mr.)

Cricketer

Sport

 

205

Sitahal, Jainarine (Mr.)

Sport Journalist (Retired)

Journalism/ Community Service/ Sport

1998

206

Anthony, Mary Gertrude (Ms.)

Caterer, School Feeding Programme

Community Service

 

207

Blades, Elbert Redvers (Mr.)

Trade Unionist (Retired)

Trade Unionism

 

208

Butler, Eric "Akil" (Mr.)

Co-ordinator, Best Village Programme/ Dance Instructor

Community Service/ Culture (Dance)

 

209

Castillo, Paul (Mr.)

Parang Aficionado/ Past President of the Trinidad and Tobago Parang Association

Social Work/ Music (Parang)

 

210

Herrera, Heather-Dawn (Ms.)

Explorer/ Environmentalist

Protection of the Environment/ Eco-Tourism

 

211

Hoyte, Eugene Lionel (Mr.)

Deputy Director, Northern Branch, Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society

Community Service

 

212

Lee, "Johnny" D'Arcy Alexander (Dr.)- DDS

Dental Surgeon

Horticulture

 

213

Mahatoo, Indira (Ms.)

Artistic Director/ Choreographer

Culture (Dance)

 

214

Slinger, Anthony Nigel Vere (Mr.)

Insurance Broker

Sport

 

215

Walcott, Clotil (Ms.)

Trade Unionist

Trade Unionism

 

216

The Royal Bank Young Leaders

Educational Programme

Community Service

 

217

Ramdhan, Ramesh (Mr.)

Football Referee

Sport

1999

218

Mansingh Amarsingh

Refinery Operator

Sport

 

219

Victor George Alexander

Golf Administrator / Coach

Sport

 

220

Fitzroy Haynes Coleman

Musician

Culture

 

221

Tedder L. Eustace

Costume Designer

Culture

 

222

Cynthia Veronica Ghany

Businesswoman

Community Service

 

223

Lionel Jagessar

Carnival Bandleader/ Craftsman

Culture

 

224

George Leslie Leacock

Retired businessman

Community Service

 

225

San Jose Serenaders

Parang Group

Culture

2000

226

Bebe Arcifa Khan-Ajodha

Environmentalist

 

 

227

Albert Bertie Jacelon

Cricket Umpire

 Sport

 

228

The Manatee Conservation Trust

 

Conservation

 

229

Ramdoolarie Maharaj

Social/ Cultural Worker/ Cosmetologist

 

 

230

Captain Neal Alexis

 

 

 

231

Rosemarie Dipnarine

Social Worker

 

 

232

Agatha Keens-Dumas

 

 

 

233

The National Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals of T&T

 

 

2001

234

Claudia Groome-Duke

Director of Social Services (Tobago)

Community Service

 

235

Rhona Ince

Encironmentalist / Educator

Environment and Community Service

 

236

Ajeet Praimsingh

Businessman

Culture

 

237

Dennis Sammy

Environmentalist

 

 

238

Lionel D’Arceuil

Sportsman

Table Tennis

 

239

Dolores Fouche

Retired Matron

Nursing

 

240

Eugene Joseph

Cultural Officer / Dance Instructor

Dance

 

 

241

Sheila Lamorell

Businesswoman

 

 

242

Rev. Mary Naimool

Educator

Community Service

 

 

243

Zoological Society of T&T

 

 

2002

244

Rambhai Patel

Cricket Umpire

Sport (Cricket)

 

245

Parasram Ramoutar

Communications Manager

Community Service

 

246

Narine Gupte Lutchmedial

Company Director / Manager

Conservation and Environment

 

247

M. Rosario Hackshaw

Religious Sister

Community Service

 

248

George Hamiltion Sammy

Pensioner

Community Service (Scouting)

 

249

Kwame Allan James

Professional Basketball Player

Gallantry

 

250

Sonny Enal Amarsingh

Barman and Waiter

Community Service

 

251

Marc Burns

Athlete

Sport

 

252

Darrel Rondel Brown

Athlete

Sport

 

253

Dion Rodriguez

Athlete

Sport

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Courtesy

The Secretary

National Awards Committee

Office of the Prime Minister

Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

July, 1998