Three Bermudian women have been awarded Queen’s Certificates and Badges of Honour in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.Patti-Jean Juanette Millett, Linda Russell and Alicia Zuill were each commended in the awards.Mrs Millett has devoted 24 years to Bermuda’s educational system as a paraprofessional, and 15 years to home caring for different children.A resident of Pembroke West, she has made her home a central feature of neighbourhood celebrations, and a friendly place to stop for a meal.Linda Russell is similarly known for opening her home to people in need.She was recently commended by the Eliza Doolittle Society with an I Care for a Neighbour Award, having spent much of her life providing meals and a place to wash for the disadvantaged.Mrs Russell works also with senior citizens, providing advice on health issues and assisting them with transport.CedarBridge Academy employee Alicia Zuill is committed to assisting physically handicapped children, and has worked with schoolchildren around Bermuda since 1994.“It really hasn’t hit me yet,” Ms Zuill said.“Everything has been done been with love, with passion and through the heart especially my work with the kids. I didn’t expect recognition, but I am most excited to receive this now. It will really hit me when my family find out and I start getting calls.”