Anyone can choose to put a name forward for consideration, be it a family member, friend, colleague or coach. These names are then reviewed by an official honours committee. The committee is made up of senior civil servants as official members, while the majority are independent members, usually experts in their field. These people also decide which honour would be most appropriate to bestow upon the nominee, be it a knighthood, or OBE etc. You can view the names of all members of the committee for each section here.
Know someone worthy of such an honour? Nominate them here. Those who have been nominated can receive various honours in this way. These other orders will be discussed in a further article. Anyone can nominate someone for an honour on the gov.
Women are not knighted but instead are awarded a Damehood. The honours were created in by King George V during the First World War as a way of rewarding civilians and servicemen in support positions for their contribution to the war effort. Now they are used to recognise an achievement or service to the community in any area, such as the arts, charity or education.
According to the Cabinet Office , a CBE is awarded for having a prominent but lesser role at national level, or a leading role at regional level.
You can also get one for a distinguished, innovative contribution to any area. An OBE is awarded for having a major local role in any activity, including people whose work has made them known nationally in their chosen area. The British honours system actually has several orders, mostly relating to the monarchy, military and colonial officials. However, the order has come under some criticism due to its connection with the now extinct British Empire.
You can find the latest New Year Honours list here. Different awards are received depending on the person's achievements. These are the awards in order of precedence:. Both of these ranks allow the recipient to use Sir for men or Dame for women before their forename. Twiggy is a famous Dame and so is Elizabeth Taylor. Companion of Honour - This is given to people who have made a significant contribution to the arts, science, medicine or the government over a long period of time.
Sir David Attenborough has one of these and so does Judi Dench. The British honours system has various different orders, but the Order of the British Empire was created in by George V during WWI to honour the achievements of those on the front line. The awards were first given to members of the armed forces, but now are given out to members of the public too. An MBE is awarded to someone for having a "major local role in any activity, including people whose work has made them known nationally in their chosen area.
CBEs are also awarded for distinguished and innovative contribution to any area. The OBE is awarded to individuals who have made major contributions at a local level, or whose work has gained a national profile. The MBE is awarded for an outstanding achievement or service to the community which has had a long-term, significant impact.
If you or a loved one have been honoured by the Queen or mentioned in despatches , The Gazette is available to buy as a personalised commemorative edition.
Each pack contains a complete edition of The Gazette from the day the honour was published. Footballers who have received UK honours from the Queen.
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