In 2017, she was appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM).

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1139701/bates-nz-paralympics-chef-de-mission

In June, the club hosted a Juniors Open, a Dyfed Order of Merit event, attracting junior players from across West Wales.

Source: https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/23760691.haverfordwest-golf-club-opens-new-training-bay/?ref=rss

President Saied presented the player with the National Order of Merit, describing her as the ideal “image of Tunisian youth and Tunisian women who have overcome challenges.”

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/timellis/2023/07/15/ons-jabeur-needs-a-panic-room-as-another-major-eludes-her/

Smith's achievement in winning the World Championship two months ago, and becoming world number one on the PDC Order of Merit in the process, has received huge global headlines.

Source: https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/23363137.michael-smith-nominated-freedom-borough-st-helens/?ref=rss

The Estonian Ministry of Defense Second Class Order of Merit is awarded for long-time and outstanding service to the national defense of Estonia.

Source: https://news.err.ee/1608934292/outgoing-nato-efp-commander-receives-estonian-order-of-merit

Zelenskyy in return gave Penn the Order of Merit honor “for his sincere support and significant contribution to the popularization of Ukraine in the world.”

Source: https://deadline.com/2023/01/sean-penn-documentary-ukraine-volodymyr-zelenskyy-to-debut-at-berlin-film-festival-1235237180/