The Gibraltar Medallion of Distinction (GMD) is a civil award scheme established by the Parliament of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.
| Gibraltar Medallion of Distinction | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gibraltar City Hall |
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Presented by | Mayor of Gibraltar |
| First awarded | 2011 |
Award
editThe Gibraltar Medallion of Distinction was created by a motion of the Gibraltar Parliament on the 29 July 2011 and is awarded annually by the Parliament to "living or deceased persons who have attained distinction in any event, activity, aspect of life or subject matter and have thereby made an exceptional contribution to the community which Parliament considers worthy of special recognition". The award entitles the recipient to use the post-nominal letters GMD.[1][2][3][4][5]
References
edit- ^ "Gibraltar Parliament Hansard 2011" (PDF). Gibraltar Parliament. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "HM Government of Gibraltar Press Release 391/2014" (PDF). HM Government of Gibraltar. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Four years later, David Liston finally receives his Gibraltar Medallion of Distinction". Gibraltar Chronicle. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "VIDEO: Parliament bestows four Medallions of Honour". Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation. Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Professors Clive and Geraldine Finlayson awarded the Gibraltar Medallion of Distinction". Gorham´s Cave Complex. Retrieved 30 May 2024.