The Hummingbird Medal (abbreviated HBM or H.B.M.) is a
state decoration
A state decoration is an object, such as a medal or the insignia of an Order (distinction), order, that is awarded by a sovereign state to honor the recipient.
The term includes civil awards and decorations, as well as military awards and decorat ...
of
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean, comprising the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, along with several List of islands of Trinidad and Tobago, smaller i ...
, instituted in 1969. The medal is awarded for loyal and devoted service beneficial to the state in any field, or acts of conspicuous gallantry or other outstanding humane action.
There are three grades to the medal: bronze, silver and gold. Recipients of the medal are entitled to designate their names with the
post-nominal letters
Post-nominal letters, also called post-nominal initials, post-nominal titles, designatory letters, or simply post-nominals, are letters placed after a person's name to indicate that the individual holds a position, an academic degree, accreditation ...
"HBM".
Recipients
References
{{Trinidad and Tobago National Awards
Orders, decorations, and medals of Trinidad and Tobago
Awards established in 1969
1969 establishments in Trinidad and Tobago