The presentation of the 2014 Merdeka Award marked the Award's seventh year of recognising outstanding individuals and organisations that have made significant achievements and sustainable contributions to Malaysia and her people in their respective fields. 

Six distinguished individuals took center stage at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, when they what is touted as "The Nation's Most Prestigious Award" from the Royal Patron of the Merdeka Award Trust, His Royal Highness the Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbudin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah.

The Presentation ceremony included acceptance speeches by each of the recipients and performances by the 88-members of the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO), under the leadership of conductor Ahmad Muriz Che Rose, with guest performances by Malaysian vocalists Ella and Juwita Suwito.