Nominations are now being invited for the 2025 UK State Birthday Honours and St Helena National Awards.
Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or for any service carried out over and above what is normally expected. This can include making a difference to the community or in a specific field of work, innovation and entrepreneurship, improving life for people less able to help themselves, and displaying moral courage. Where possible, nominations should place emphasis on voluntary services, and the service must be recent. Nominees must not be made aware they are being put forward for an award.
To find out more about the different types of Honours Awards, please visit: www.gov.uk/honours
The Certificate and Badge of Honour is presented to public servants on behalf of St Helena Government for loyal and valuable service worthy of recognition or, in the case of other persons, for their loyal and meritorious conduct that has provided exceptional benefit to the people of St Helena. Nominees should be residents of St Helena, either born on the island or having resided on St Helena for not less than ten years prior to the date of the award.
The Act of Bravery Award is presented to individuals who have shown a clear display of moral courage and bravery in adverse situations.
The Badge of St Helena is available to both St Helenians and non-St Helenians. It is of a higher status than the Certificate and Badge of Honour. The Badge recognises exceptional service provided by individuals or organisations who make significant contributions to St Helena’s development or by supporting social, cultural, economic, environmental improvement or enhancing understanding of St Helena internationally.
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