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== Insignia ==
== Insignia ==
The ''badge'' of the medal is a medallion with right-profile image of the King, inside an eight-petals stylised flower, itself inside an eight-pointed stylised star, simply hanging from a ribbon. The whole medal is in gold, silver or bronze, according to the rank ([http://www.royalark.net/Bhutan/bhutan-National%20Order%20of%20Merit.jpg photo]).
The ''badge'' of the medal is a medallion with right-profile image of the King, inside an eight-petals stylised flower, itself inside an eight-pointed stylised star, simply hanging from a ribbon. The whole medal is in gold, silver or bronze, according to the rank.


The ''ribbon'' of the medal is dark orange with lighter orange borders
The ''ribbon'' of the medal is dark orange with lighter orange borders


== Notable Recipients ==
== Notable recipients ==
*[[File:Madame Phuntsho Wangmo, Chief Executive Officer of Bhutan Observer, with Editor in Chief Needrup Zangpo, and the National Order of Merit.jpg|thumb|Phuntso Wangmo, CEO, and Needrup Zangpo, Editor in Chief, of Bhutan Observer with their National Order of Merit, awarded by His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, in December, 2011.]]
* [[Bhutan Observer]], Bhutan's first private bilingual newspaper [in Gold] (17 December 2011).
* [[Bhutan Observer]], Bhutan's first private bilingual newspaper [in Gold] (17 December 2011).
* VK Choubey, Director Finance of THPA & PHPA on 17 December 2012.The award National Order Of Merit (GOLD) has been given to him for his contribution to the promotion of Indo-Bhutan Friendship and Cooperation and development of hydropower in Bhutan.
* [[Sonam Kinga]], Chairperson of National Council (current position), Actor and Researcher at the Center for Bhutan Studies [in Gold] (17 December 2014).
* [[Sonam Kinga]], Chairperson of National Council (current position), Actor and Researcher at the Center for Bhutan Studies [in Gold] (17 December 2014).
* [[Harald Nestroy]], Ambassador and Chairman of the society Pro Bhutan (17 December 2015).
* [[Harald Nestroy]], Ambassador and Chairman of the society Pro Bhutan (17 December 2015).
* [[Sanduk Ruit]], Doctor, eye surgeon (17 December 2015).
* [[Sanduk Ruit]], Doctor, eye surgeon (17 December 2015).
* [[Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan]] [in Gold] (17 December 2016).<ref>[http://www.diplomatmagazine.nl/2017/02/05/queen-mother-bhutan/ Diplomat Magazine]</ref>
* [[Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan]] [in Gold] (17 December 2016).<ref>[http://www.diplomatmagazine.nl/2017/02/05/queen-mother-bhutan/ Diplomat Magazine]</ref>
* Chablop Passang Tshering (17 December 2016).
*[https://www.vastbhutan.org.bt/ VAST Bhutan] (17 December 2016).
* Toeb Karma (17 December 2021).
* [[Bhutan Association of Women Entrepreneurs]], whose founder and president is [[Damchae Dem]] (17 December 2016).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Women rocking international trade - Damchae Dem |url=https://www.gtpalliance.com/trends-transforming-trade/women-rocking-international-trade-damchae-dem |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=www.gtpalliance.com}}</ref>
* Bhutan [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement|Red Cross]] Society (BRCS) (17 December 2021).
* [[Poonam Khetrapal Singh]] [in Gold] (17 December 2023).
* [[Chencho Gyeltshen]] [in Gold] (17 December 2023).


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
* Royal Ark, [http://www.royalark.net/Bhutan/bhutan5.htm Bhutanese decorations]


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[[Category:Awards established in 2008]]
[[Category:Awards established in 2008]]
[[Category:2008 establishments in Bhutan]]
[[Category:2008 establishments in Bhutan]]
[[Category:Orders of merit]]

Latest revision as of 00:05, 19 December 2023

National Order of Bhutan
Awarded by  Bhutan
TypeOrder
Awarded fordistinguished and meritorious services to the state
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignJigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
GradesFirst Class
Second Class
Third Class
Precedence
Next (higher)Royal Order of Bhutan
Next (lower)Order of the Beloved Son of the Dragon

Ribbon bar of the order

The National Order of Merit was founded by King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck on 7 November 2008.

Award

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It is awarded as reward for distinguished and meritorious services to the state.

Ranks

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It is composed of three classes :

  • First Class - a chest medal in gold.
  • Second Class - a chest medal in silver.
  • Third Class - a chest medal in bronze.

Insignia

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The badge of the medal is a medallion with right-profile image of the King, inside an eight-petals stylised flower, itself inside an eight-pointed stylised star, simply hanging from a ribbon. The whole medal is in gold, silver or bronze, according to the rank.

The ribbon of the medal is dark orange with lighter orange borders

Notable recipients

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  • Phuntso Wangmo, CEO, and Needrup Zangpo, Editor in Chief, of Bhutan Observer with their National Order of Merit, awarded by His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, in December, 2011.
  • Bhutan Observer, Bhutan's first private bilingual newspaper [in Gold] (17 December 2011).
  • Sonam Kinga, Chairperson of National Council (current position), Actor and Researcher at the Center for Bhutan Studies [in Gold] (17 December 2014).
  • Harald Nestroy, Ambassador and Chairman of the society Pro Bhutan (17 December 2015).
  • Sanduk Ruit, Doctor, eye surgeon (17 December 2015).
  • Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan [in Gold] (17 December 2016).[1]
  • Chablop Passang Tshering (17 December 2016).
  • VAST Bhutan (17 December 2016).
  • Toeb Karma (17 December 2021).
  • Bhutan Association of Women Entrepreneurs, whose founder and president is Damchae Dem (17 December 2016).[2]
  • Bhutan Red Cross Society (BRCS) (17 December 2021).
  • Poonam Khetrapal Singh [in Gold] (17 December 2023).
  • Chencho Gyeltshen [in Gold] (17 December 2023).

References

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  1. ^ Diplomat Magazine
  2. ^ "Women rocking international trade - Damchae Dem". www.gtpalliance.com. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
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