The recipients were Hon. Justice Vivian Margaret Solomon who was awarded the Grand Commanded of the Order of the Rokel in recognition of her dedicated and meritorious services to the state particularly in the legal profession, Mr Ali Forna was awarded Commander of the Order of the Rokel in recognition of his distinguished services to the state particularly in rural development, Paramount Chief Bai Kurr Kanagbaro Sanka was awarded Officer of the Order of the Rokel in recognition of his distinguished and meritorious services to the state, Mr Denis Frank Kofi was awarded Member of the Order of the Rokel in recognition of his dedicated services to the state for over thirty-two years, Major Sahr David Thomas was awarded Member of the Order of the Rokel in recognition of his outstanding performance and leadership as Chief Instructor at the Peace Mission Training Centre, Mr Joseph Mamboh was awarded Member of the Order of the Rokel in recognition of his distinguished and dedicated services to the state for over thirty-six years and Mr Brima Mazola Kamara was awarded Presidential Silver Medal for his exemplary performance in football.