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The '''Mava civic awards system''' was instituted by [[Mava Council]] in 2011 on the fiftieth anniversary of Mava attaining full autonomy in March 1961. The awards recognise the achievements of, or service by, Maveans and was established to complement Atitlanese federal honours. The [[List of leaders of Mava|Leader of Mava Council]] makes the award in the name of the Council, with the Awards Committee responsible for reviewing nominations.  
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| label1  = Awarded for
| data1    = Having made a major contribution to government, business, or civil society
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| data2    = [[Mava Council]]
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| label5  = Established
| data5    = 26 June 1998
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The '''Mava Medal for National Service''' (Mavean: '''''Neikanaat''''', <small>lit.</small> 'Deserving'; Almagrian: ''Medalla de Mava al Servicio Nacional'') is awarded by [[Mava Council]], the governing authority of the [[Atitlan|Atitlanese]] territory of [[Mava]]. It is the sole award of Mava's government, instituted in 1998 to provide a unique Mavean award in addition to the Atitlanese honours system. The medal is awarded in two grades, first class (gold) and second class (silver), for major contributions to government, business, or civil society in Mava. It is awarded annually in March, the anniversary of Mava's home rule.


The medal is a 36mm silver disk. The obverse of the medal features a wreath encircling the words "TAK RAAILIQUTYAKII" ("For National Service"). Above the text is the [[Flag and emblem of Mava|emblem of Mava]]. The reverse of the medal shows the recipient's name and date of award. The medal is worn with a ribbon of the Mavean colours: blue and white, as featured on the [[Flag and emblem of Mava|Mavean flag]].
There are currently six awards:  


== Notable Recipients ==
* The '''Service to the Community Award (Individual)''' for individuals who have made a "significant and long-term contribution to the community."
* {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Mava.png}} Naasukkit Mikanaark - former [[List of leaders of Mava|Leader of Mava Council]], 1992-2000
* The '''Service to the Community Award (Group)''' for groups who have made a "significant and long-term contribution to the community."
* {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Mava.png}} Kiqoona Saarnerk - first female Leader of Mava Council, 2004-2012
* The '''Young Person Award''' for a person younger than 18 who "represents and embodies the ambition and determination of the next generation."
* {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Mava.png}} [[Kausaanek Malaati]] - Leader of Mava Council, 2023-present
* The '''Art and Culture Award''' for person or persons who have made "valued contributions to culture in Mava and to its reputation abroad."
* {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Atitlán.png}} Chimalpilli - [[List of tlatoque of Atitlan|Tlatoani of Atitlan]], 1972-2018
* The '''Ambassador of Mava Award''' for a person who has "represented in an exemplary fashion the people, culture, and interests of Mava."
* {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Mava.png}}{{flagicon image|Flag_of_Atitlán.png}} Jose Bolea - Chief of Police of [[Law enforcement in Mava|Mava General Police]], 2014-2020
* The '''Good Neighbour Award''' for a person who has made a "significant contribution to a safer, happier Mava."
* {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Mava.png}}{{flagicon image|Ibarmentudia_flag.svg}} Filipa Cirolalde - Director of Medical Services at the Mava Islands Commercial Enterprises Organisation, 1999-2013
 
== Notable recipients ==
 
* Service to the Community Award
** [[Akteenalak Tiivuq]] (individual)
** Kiqoona Saarnerk (Individual)
* Art and Culture Award
** [[Flag and emblem of Mava#Flag|Aalanaq Kukiatok]]
* Good Neighbour Award
** Arturo Zamorano
** Jose Bolea
** Julen Hereera
 
== See also ==


==See also==
* [[Mava]]
* [[Mava Council]]
* [[Mava Council]]
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Latest revision as of 15:07, 6 May 2024

The Mava civic awards system was instituted by Mava Council in 2011 on the fiftieth anniversary of Mava attaining full autonomy in March 1961. The awards recognise the achievements of, or service by, Maveans and was established to complement Atitlanese federal honours. The Leader of Mava Council makes the award in the name of the Council, with the Awards Committee responsible for reviewing nominations.

There are currently six awards:

  • The Service to the Community Award (Individual) for individuals who have made a "significant and long-term contribution to the community."
  • The Service to the Community Award (Group) for groups who have made a "significant and long-term contribution to the community."
  • The Young Person Award for a person younger than 18 who "represents and embodies the ambition and determination of the next generation."
  • The Art and Culture Award for person or persons who have made "valued contributions to culture in Mava and to its reputation abroad."
  • The Ambassador of Mava Award for a person who has "represented in an exemplary fashion the people, culture, and interests of Mava."
  • The Good Neighbour Award for a person who has made a "significant contribution to a safer, happier Mava."

Notable recipients

  • Service to the Community Award
  • Art and Culture Award
  • Good Neighbour Award
    • Arturo Zamorano
    • Jose Bolea
    • Julen Hereera

See also

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