​Pump, flair, and a great sense of pride blanketed the atmosphere at the Sir Viv Richards Stadium on Independence Day during a ceremony that awarded 14 nationals for their contribution to nation-building.

Two Knights, David Harrison, founder of the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility, and Businessman Sir Ramez Fares Hadeed were accorded Knight Grand Cross the most distinguished Order of the Nation (KGCN).

And Retired Nurse Ann Matilda Sophia Edwards, received the country’s second-highest honor. She was named Dame Commander, the Most Distinguished Order of the Nation (DCN) for her contribution to the field of nursing and community service.

The other awardees include Joseph Derias Hughes Pinder, Bernadette Sherman, Wigley George, Dr. Austin Josiah, Mr. Ogliver Greenberge Jacobs, Veronica Maronda Gordon.

An Institutional National Honour in the Most Precious Order of Princely Heritage (GOLD) was given to the Empire Football Club.

Here are some highlights of Mondays ceremony.