Hero of Ukraine (HOU) (Ukrainian: Герой України, Heroy Ukrayiny) is the highest national title that can be conferred upon an individual citizen by the President of Ukraine. The title was created in 1998 by President Leonid Kuchma and as of 21 August 2015 the total number of awards is 413. The award is divided into two classes of distinction: one for heroism and the other for achievement in labor.