Order of the Nation (Grenada)

Appointments to the order are made by the governor-general of Grenada, as chancellor, who acts on the advice of the prime minister of Grenada and the National Awards Advisory Committee. The governor-general is formally advised by the National Awards Advisory Committee which consists of a citizen of Grenada appointed by the governor-general after consultation with the prime minister of Grenada and the leader of the opposition, the chairperson of the Public Service Commission, the commissioner of Police, two persons representative of the public appointed by the governor-general, one of whom is nominated by the prime minister and one nominated by the leader of the opposition, and two persons appointed by the governor-general after consultation with civil society and with the religious community. Awards are usually announced each year on the occasion of the National Day of Grenada – 7 February. ==Composition==

The Order of The Nation, as part of the Order of Grenada, consists of the Sovereign (King of Grenada), the Chancellor (Governor-General of Grenada), and six grades: • Knight Grand Collar (KN) or Dame Grand Collar (DN) • Knight Grand Cross (GCNG) or Dame Grand Cross (DGNG) • Knight Commander (KCNG) or Dame Commander (DCNG) • Commander (CNG) • Officer (ONG) • Member (MNG) Knights Grand Collar, Knights Grand Cross and Knights Commanders (categories 1, 2 and 3 above) are entitled to prefix the title Sir, and Dames Grand Collar, Dames Grand Cross and Dames Commanders to prefix Dame, to their forenames for life. Permission to use these titles outside Grenada remain the prerogative of each jurisdiction. Wives of Knights may prefix Lady to their surname, but no equivalent privilege exists for husbands of Dames. All grades of the Order come with post nominals of their grade. Citizens of other countries may be admitted to the order as members ad honorem. ==Notable recipients==

• Lawrence Albert Joseph - Knight Commander • Mallory Factor - Knight Commander (ad honorem) • Charles R. Modica - Commander • Jason deCaires Taylor - Member (ad honorem) • Kirani James - Knight Grand Cross • Gloria Banfield - Dame Commander ==References==