Hummingbird Medal

The Hummingbird Medal (abbreviated HBM or H.B.M.) is a state decoration of Trinidad and Tobago, instituted in 1969.^[1] 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.^[2] 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 "HBM".

Hummingbird Medal
Type	Three class long and meritorious service decoration
Awarded for	"...loyal and devoted service beneficial to the state in any field, or acts of conspicuous gallantry or other outstanding humane action."
Presented by	Trinidad and Tobago
Eligibility	Citizens, and foreign nationals
Post-nominals	HBM
Status	Currently awarded
Established	1969
Final award	2024
Ribbon bar of the award
Precedence
Next (higher)	Chaconia Medal
Next (lower)	Public Service Medal of Merit

Recipients

For recipients of the Hummingbird Medal, see Orders, decorations, and medals of Trinidad and Tobago.