Ohtli Award

[2][3] The Ohtli award is administered by the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs.

[4] It is given once annually by the embassies and consists of a medallion, silver rosette and a diploma.

"[6][7] The medal depicts an Aztec god cutting grass with a machete.

[6] The award is one of the highest honors given to citizens living outside of Mexico.

[10][11][12] The Ohtli Award recognizes individuals who have aided, empowered or positively affected the lives of Mexican nationals that reside abroad.