Do you know someone whose courage, selflessness and hard work have changed Bermuda for the better?

If so, you can submit them for consideration in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List — with honouree activities including voluntary work, arts, health, sport, education, science, business and politics.

The Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to public life or served the community over a sustained period.

Where possible, nominees should be still active in their chosen area, newly retired or have had a recent significant achievement.

Governor George Fergusson called the honours “a good way to say thank you”, adding: “There are many unsung heroes in Bermuda who quietly contribute in all kinds of important ways to improve the lives of Bermudians.”

Michael Dunkley, the Premier, added, “This is an opportunity to pay homage to those who work tirelessly for and on behalf of others, and a chance to say thank you for years of hard work and dedication.”

Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.gov.bm/governor-bermuda, and applicants is advised not to discuss the matter with their chosen nominees.

Completed forms must be received by the Cabinet Office no later than 5pm on Friday April 29, and applicants will also be considered for the 2017 Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.