Nominations open for King’s Honours
Members of the public can submit nominations for people to be considered for King’s Honours.
Government House said that nominations are open for the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour and the Overseas and International Honours Lists
The King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour is awarded locally to people who made “outstanding contributions” to public life or have helped Bermuda for a sustained period.
A local committee considers nominations for the award and makes recommendations to Andrew Murdoch, the Governor — who was appointed a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George last year — via David Burt.
Overseas and International Honours List are awarded to citizens in the UK and Commonwealth countries where King Charles III is head of state.
Nominations for those awards, which include Knight or Dame, Commander of the British Empire and Officer of the British Empire, are considered by a committee in Britain, whose recommendations go to the Prime Minister then the King.
King’s Overseas and International Honours:
Knight or Dame of the British Empire: Awarded to people who have made major contributions to any activity, usually at a national level
Commander of the British Empire: Given to those who play a prominent but lesser role at a national level through achievement or community service
Officer of the British Empire: Awarded for having a major role in any activity through achievement or service to the community
Member of the British Empire: Given for outstanding achievement or service to the community which has had a significant, long-term impact and stands out as an example to others
British Empire Medal (presented locally): Awarded for hands-on community service that has made a significant difference
Anyone can make a nomination for an honour, but nominees should not be made aware of their name being put forward.
Nomination forms can be accessed via gov.bm/governor-bermuda and must be sent to governmenthouse@gov.bm, along with two letters of support for the nominee, May 1.
The statement said: “Letters and nominations from non-family members are more likely to carry greater weight with the committee.”
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