Order of the Pioneers of Liberia

Grand Order of the Most Venerable Order of the Knighthood of the Pioneers of the Republic of Liberia
Country	Liberia
Eligibility	Liberian and foreign citizens
Awarded for	Outstanding and distinguished service in international affairs, government, religion, art, science or commerce, also for singular acts of philanthropy and deeds of heroism and valor.[1]
Statistics
Established	1955
Precedence
Next (higher)	Humane Order of African Redemption
Next (lower)	Order of the Star of Africa
Ribbon of the order

The Order of the Pioneers of Liberia or more formally Grand Order of the Most Venerable Order of the Knighthood of the Pioneers of the Republic of Liberia is an order presented by the government of Liberia. The order may be presented to Liberian or foreign citizens for outstanding and distinguished service in international affairs, government, religion, art, science or commerce, and also for singular acts of philanthropy and deeds of heroism and valor.^[1]

Classes

The Order is presented in the following five classes:

• Grand Cordon
• Knight Commander
• Commander
• Officer
• Knight

Recipients

• Bravid W. Harris^[2]
• Goodluck Jonathan^[3]
• John Kufuor^[4]
• Pat Nixon^[5]
• Hifikepunye Pohamba^[6]

References

1. Browne, Sr., Spencer D. (1 March 2012). "The Ambassador's National Honour". Liberian Observer. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
2. Jenkins, Ruth (6 November 1965). "Bishop Harris Buried Near the Grave of the Unknown Soldier". The Afro American. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
3. "Liberia Honours Nigerian leader". http://pmnewsnigeria.com/. Independent Communications Network Ltd. Retrieved 20 November 2012. External link in |work= (help)
4. "Presidency". Johnakufuorfoundation.org. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
5. "Citation for Thelma Catherine Patricia Nixon, Wife of Richard Milhous Nixon, President of the United States of America." (PDF). Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. 3 January 1971. Retrieved 20 November 2012. External link in |work= (help)
6. "Namibian Leader Receives Liberia's Highest Honor". Executive Mansion. Government of the Republic of Liberia. Retrieved 20 November 2012. External link in |work= (help)