On Republic Day, each year the President of Malta, on behalf of the Government and people of Malta, pays public tribute to a number of Maltese citizens who distinguish themselves in different fields of endeavour, by appointing them to 'The National Order of Merit' or to the 'Xirka ġieħ ir-Repubblika', or by awarding them the 'Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika'. Malta also pays tribute to foreign nationals who have distinguished themselves in different fields of endeavour, in the enhancement of international relations or who have earned the respect and gratitude of the people of the Maltese Islands.
This year's Investiture Ceremony took place at The Palace, Valletta, immediately following the customary Ceremonial Parade held at St George's Square. During the Ceremony, the President of Malta, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, appointed ten Maltese nationals to The National Order of Merit and awarded the 'Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika' to ten individuals. Two of these awards were made posthumously. Moreover, two foreign nationals were appointed to 'The National Order of Merit' on an honorary basis.
In addition, thirty-seven members of the Armed Forces of Malta were awarded the 'Distinguished Service Medal' in recognition of their distinguished and exceptional role in dangerous operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea to save life at sea and rescue people in distress during 2014.
The following is the full list of persons who were awarded in the Republic Day awards ceremony held at the Palace, Valletta.
The National Order of Merit
Honorary Companion
His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Alsaud
Officer
Anġlu Camilleri (Posthumous) - Ceremony attended by Mr Clint Camilleri
Alfred Pisani
Fr Marius J Zerafa OP
Honorary Officer
Frank G Zarb
Member
Eng Marco Cremona
Sammy Galea
Anthony Edward Guillaumier
Maurice Micallef
Dr Immanuel Mifsud
Dr Lillian Sciberras
Dr Alan Tua
Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika
Maria Attard
Paul P Borg
Andrew Coleiro
Josette Falzon
Fr Alberto Gauci OFM - Ceremony attended by Mr Salv Gauci
Alfie Guillaumier
Dr Gejtu Pace
Francis Henry Said
Marc Storace
Karl Vella (Posthumous) - Ceremony attended by Ms Rose Vella
Distinguished Service Medal
Major James Louis Grech
Major Etienne Scicluna
Captain Joseph Gatt
Lieutenant Mark Mercieca
Warrant Office 1 Daniel Mifsud
Staff Sergeant Jason Nappa
Staff Sergeant Alexander Galea
Sergeant Edward Santillo
Sergeant Pierre Magro
Sergeant Glenn Xuereb
Sergeant Antoine Caruana
Sergeant David Zammit
Sergeant Rohan Paul Dalli
Bombardier Anthony Vella
Lance Bombardier Peter Baldacchino
Lance Bombardier Christopher Attard
Lance Bombardier Matthew Musu
Lance Bombardier Matthew Saliba
Lance Bombardier Clint Muscat
Lance Bombardier James Grima
Lance Bombardier Kirsten Schembri
Gunner Josef Parnis
Gunner Adam Sammut
Gunner Roderick Cuschieri
Gunner David Mangion
Gunner Clayton Gatt
Gunner Andrew Vella Gregory
Gunner Clint Xuereb
Gunner Karl Doublet
Gunner Melchoir Grech
Gunner Luke Manduca
Gunner Stanley Muscat
Gunner Kenneth Ciantar
Gunner Christian Attard
Gunner Joseph Vella
Gunner Warren Ciappara
Gunner Christopher Xerri
