Niue National Awards

The Niue National Awards is a system of orders, decorations and medals to recognise the achievements of, or service by, Niueans. It was established in 2020.[1] Previously Niue had fallen under the New Zealand royal honours system. The awards are decided by the National Awards Committee and announced each year on Constitution Day, 19 October.[1]

There are three levels of awards:[2]

  • The Niue Distinguished Service Cross (NDSC) for distinguished service, for those who have "contributed many years of outstanding service to the people and nation of Niue";
  • The Niue Public Service Medal (NPSM) for those who have contributed significantly as members of the Niue Public Service; and
  • The Niue Community Service Star (NCSS) for community service.

The first awards were made in October 2020.[3] Successive awards have been made in 2021,[4] 2022,[5] and 2023.[6]

  1. ^ a b "Niue to honour those who make big contributions to the country". RNZ. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  2. ^ "NIUE NATIONAL AWARDS LIST CATEGORIES" (PDF). Government of Niue. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  3. ^ "First Niue Awards recognise leadership, sporting achievement and service". RNZ. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  4. ^ "NIUE NATIONAL AWARDS" (PDF). Government of Niue. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  5. ^ "NIUE NATIONAL AWARDS" (PDF). Government of Niue. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  6. ^ "NIUE NATIONAL AWARDS" (PDF). Government of Niue. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.