This year, no fewer than 35 residents of Aruba, who have made a particularly good contribution to society, are being awarded a Royal Award.
During the annual ribbon shower Royal awards are awarded in the Order of the Netherlands Lion and in the Order of Oranje-Nassau, on the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty the King. The Order of the Netherlands Lion has existed since 1815 and is primarily intended for exceptional achievements of a very exceptional nature for society. To qualify for a distinction in the Order of Orange-Nassau, there must be special merit for society.
This year, on the occasion of King's Day, a total of 2,880 people were awarded a Royal Award. There are 18 people named Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion and 2862 people named one of the levels in the Order of Orange-Nassau. In the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, 63 people receive a Royal honor. A royal award has been awarded to 35 people in Aruba, 14 to 3 and 3 to Sint Maarten.
His Majesty the King has appointed the following residents of Aruba by Royal Decree:
Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau, with promotion (Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau, bij bevordering):
- Mrs. R.M. Wanapa-Luydens,
Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau (Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau):
- Mrs. D.L. Antonette,
- Mr. N.M. van der Biezen,
- Mrs. DC. Correa
- Mrs. D.H.A. Eldering,
- Mrs. G.R. Gil,
- Mr. E.R.F. Lasten,
- Mr. E.R. Lopez,
- Mr G. M. Peterson,
- Mr. drs. F.R. Sint Jago,
- Mr. F.C. Tromp,
Member of the Order of Oranje-Nassau (Lid in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau):
- Mr. B.G. Boekhoudt MSc,
- Mr. E.A. Bongers,
- Mrs. M.T. Arends-Croes,
- Mrs. G.T. Croes,
- Mrs. R.A. Croes,
- Mr. F.L. Croes,
- Mrs. M.L. Croes,
- Mrs. N.R. van Lis-Donata,
- Mr J.C.C. Dumfries,
- Mrs. LE. Vrutaal-emerenciana,
- Mr T.N. Erasmus,
- Mrs. S.T. Tromp-Farro,
- Mr F.S. Harms
- Mr R.I. Kan,
- Mr. W.R. Krozendijk,
- Mr T.K.H. Lee,
- Mrs. J.L. Luidens,
- Mrs. E.T. Maduro
- Mr A. Maduro,
- Mr. E.R. Rasmijn,
- Mr. L.F. Schmidt,
- Mr O.A. Trimon,
- Mrs. Dr. J.J. Geerman-Tromp
- Mr. M.J. Wout



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