Martin Ellis Franklyn Tops Independence Awards List for 2018
The following awards were given out to deserving Antiguans and Barbudians during today’s ceremonial parade
| Mr. Martin Ellis Franklin | For distinguished service in the field of economic development, heritage restoration, business and community service. | Knight Grand Cross, The Most Distinguished Order of the Nation (KGCN) |
| Mr. George Ryan | Distinguished and outstanding contribution to national development particularly in the field of business and community service. | Knight Commander, The Most Distinguished Order of the Nation (KCN) |
| Mr. Robert Barrett | Distinguished contribution in the field of tourism and community service. | Commander, The Most Distinguished Order of the Nation (CN) |
| Mrs. Lornette King-Francis | Distinguished contribution made in the field of youth and community development. | Officer, The Most Illustrious Order of Merit (OM) |
| Mrs. Claudette Isaacs
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Distinguished contribution in the field of education. | Officer, The Most Illustrious Order of Merit (OM) |
| Dr. Dane Abbott
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Distinguished contribution in the field of healthcare. | Officer, The Most Illustrious Order of Merit (OM) |
| Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas | Distinguished contribution in the field of healthcare.
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Officer, The Most Illustrious Order of Merit (OM) |
| Dr. Colin Greene | Distinguished contribution in the field of education. | Officer, The Most Illustrious Order of Merit (OM) |
| Mrs. Janet Bachelor-Francis | Distinguished contribution in the field of cultural preservation and community service. | Officer, The Most Precious Order of Princely Heritage (OH) |
| Ms. Eileen Francis | Distinguished contribution in the field of music. | Officer, The Most Precious Order of Princely Heritage (OH) |