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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 '''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]].
The medal is a stylised of mountains having three points at its top and a rounded bottom, at which is shown waves. The [[Flag and emblem of Mava|emblem of Mava]] is present above the waves. 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]].


== Notable Recipients ==
== Notable Recipients ==

Revision as of 13:33, 26 April 2024

Neikanaat
Mava Medal for National Service
Neikanaat in Gold.png Neikanaat in Silver.png
The Neikanaat in gold and silver.
Awarded forHaving made a major contribution to government, business, or civil society
Presented byMava Council
Post-nominalsNei.Na.
Established26 June 1998
Ribbon bar of the Mava Medal for National Service.png
Ribbon bar of the medal

The Mava Medal for National Service (Mavean: Neikanaat, lit. 'Deserving'; Almagrian: Medalla de Mava al Servicio Nacional) is awarded by Mava Council, the governing authority of the 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 stylised of mountains having three points at its top and a rounded bottom, at which is shown waves. The emblem of Mava is present above the waves. 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 Mavean flag.

Notable Recipients

  • Naasukkit Mikanaark - former Leader of Mava Council, 1992-2000
  • Kiqoona Saarnerk - first female Leader of Mava Council, 2004-2012
  • Kausaanek Malaati - Leader of Mava Council, 2023-present
  • Chimalpilli - Tlatoani of Atitlan, 1972-2018
  • Jose Bolea - Chief of Police of Mava General Police, 2014-2020
  • Filipa Cirolalde - Director of Medical Services at the Mava Islands Commercial Enterprises Organisation, 1999-2013

See also

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