National Hero of Azerbaijan
| 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 |
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. The law on the title has been in effect since 25 December 1995. It can only be awarded once to the same person.
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.