Trinity Cross

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The Trinity Cross (abbreviated T.C.) is the highest national award in Trinidad and Tobago. It is awarded for: distinguished and outstanding service to Trinidad and Tobago. It is awarded for gallantry in the face of the enemy, or for gallant conduct. Either nationals or non-nationals can be awarded the honour, but no more than five may be awarded in any year. The President is awarded the Trinity Cross in an ex-officio capacity. The award was first presented in 1969.

The name of the award has been criticised as being discriminatory against non-Christians (since it used the Christian symbol of the cross) and Tobagonians, since the name is a translation of "Trinidad".