Nominations open for King’s Honours List
Residents have been invited to submit nominations for people who may be considered for King’s Honours.
Government House said today that it will receive suggestions for the King’s Overseas and International Honours List as well as nominees for the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour.
The Overseas and International Honours List is made up of substantive awards for British citizens and those of a Commonwealth country where His Majesty is the head of state.
Nominations are decided by an honours committee in the United Kingdom and the committee’s recommendations go to Keir Starmer, Britain’s Prime Minister, and then to King Charles III, who awards the honour.
The King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour is awarded locally to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to public life or committed themselves to serving and helping Bermuda over a sustained period.
Previous recipients received honours for achievements such as:
• Making a difference to their community or field of work
• Enhancing Bermuda’s reputation
• Long-term voluntary service
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Improving life for people less able to help themselves
• Displaying moral courage
Honours are awarded to individuals involved in activities such as:
• Community, voluntary and local services
• Arts and media
• Health
• Sport
• Education
• Science and technology
• Business and the economy
• Civil or political service
“Where possible, the nominations should be for those who are still active in their area of focus, may have recently retired or had a recent significant achievement,” Government House said.
Nominations are considered by a local honours committee, who make recommendations to Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, via David Burt, the Premier.
Knight or Dame — KBE/DBE: awarded for making a major contribution in any activity, usually at national level. Other people working in the nominee’s area will see their contribution as inspirational and significant, requiring commitment over a long period of time
Commander of the British Empire — CBE: awarded for having a prominent but lesser role at national level through achievement or service to the community, or a highly distinguished, innovative contribution to any area
Officer of the British Empire — OBE: awarded for having a major role in any activity through achievement or service to the community, including people whose work has made them known in their chosen area
Member of the British Empire — MBE: awarded for outstanding achievement or service to the community which has had a long-term, significant impact and stands out as an example to others
British Empire Medal — BEM: awarded for a “hands-on” service to the community. This could be a long-term charitable or voluntary activity or innovative work of a relatively short duration — three to four years — that has made a significant difference. Presentations of BEMs are made locally
The nominees should not be made aware that they have been put forward.
Nominations must be accompanied by letters of support which should provide further information for the proposal.
Letters and nominations from non-family members are more likely to carry weight with the committee, Government House said.
• Completed nomination forms, along with two letters of support, must be submitted by November 13 by e-mail to governmenthouse@gov.bm or at the Cabinet Office, 105 Front Street, Hamilton HM12
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