Citizens of foreign nations who are deemed eligible may be honoured as honorary members of the order.
It may be awarded to any citizen of Guyana who has "rendered service of an exceptionally high quality beyond the normal call.
It may also be awarded to institutions, organisations, corporations or a group of people who have made substantial contributions to the national economy, for achievements of a significant advance resulting in increased efficiency, for applying technology to production or development process in industry, or for other significant achievements and contributions to national development.
The Golden Arrow of Achievement (AA) is the fourth highest award in the Order of Service of Guyana.
It may also be awarded to institutions, organisations, corporations or a group of people under similar conditions to the Cacique's Crown of Honour.
The Cacique's Crown of Valour is awarded for high acts of bravery involving great danger and serious risk to life.
The President's Commendation for Brave Conduct is awarded for lesser acts of bravery, but still deserving of government recognition.
On the obverse of the Medal is the Cacique's Crown (an Amerindian head dress) in the centre, which is encircled by the inscription of Guyana's motto, ”One People, One Nation, One Destiny Guyana” while the reverse has two crossed swords and the words ‘Military Efficiency Medal’ inscribed.
The Border Defence Medal is awarded to serving members of the army and the police force, who would have had cumulative service on a Border location in excess of one year, and are approved by the Chief of Staff and Commissioner of Police, following recommendations by the Medal Awards Committee.
On the obverse of that Medal is the Cacique's Crown in the centre, which is encircled also by an inscription, of Guyana's national motto.
On the reverse there is a key, a baton and an axe and the words "For Long Service and Good Conduct" inscribed.