National Hero of Azerbaijan

The National Hero of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan milli qəhrəmanı) is the highest national title in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The title was named on 25 March 1992, and the "Qizil Ulduz" Medal awarded as a sign of receiving this title was established by a separate law on 15 July 1992.^[1] The law on the title has been in effect since 25 December 1995. It can only be awarded once to the same person.^[2]

TypeIndividual Award

AwardedforExceptional service and courage for the independence and prosperity of people of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Country Azerbaijan

PresentedbyPresident of Azerbaijan

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National Hero of Azerbaijan Azərbaycan Milli Qəhrəmanı
Gold Star Medal of the National Hero
Type	Individual Award
Awarded for	Exceptional service and courage for the independence and prosperity of people of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Country	Azerbaijan
Presented by	President of Azerbaijan
Eligibility	Azerbaijani citizens
Clasps	1
Status	Active
Established	25 March 1992. Decree No. 201
First award	7 June 1992
Precedence
Next (higher)	Hero of the Patriotic War

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The title is awarded for outstanding services of national importance to Azerbaijan in defence and strengthening of the state system and creation of important national values.^[3]