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If you would like to take part in our website visitor survey, please visit the site and then come back and select this link to take part in the pcsexe.comte of the UK governmentPlease note that this website has a UK government accesskeys pcsexe.comc services all in one placeMain menuSkip main menuHomeContactsDo it onlineNewsroomWednesday, 10 February 2010Page menuBrowse by subjectCrime and justiceEducation and learningEmploymentEnvironment and greener livingGovernment, citizens and rightsUK governmentHonours, awards and medalsHealth and well-beingHome and communityMoney, tax and benefitsMotoringPensions and retirement planningTravel and transportBrowse by peopleYoung peopleBritons living abroadCaring for someoneDisabled peopleParentsGovernment, citizens and rightsNominating someone for an honourThe honours system recognises people of outstanding merit, and those who have committed themselves to service to the nation. It's been around for centuries, but it was a closed system for many years. Only since 1993 has everybody been free to pcsexe.com can be nominated?Anyone can be nominated, but only exceptional people are honoured. If you want to see your candidate on the honours list, make sure your nomination has what it takes to make it all the way to Buckingham Palace. Achievement comes in many forms but honours committees are looking for someone who has made a difference in their field of work or pcsexe.comrs can be awarded for all sorts of work - paid or unpaid - but your nominee must still be involved in the activity for which they are pcsexe.come you make your nomination, ask yourself the following questions. Has your nominee:made a difference to their community or field of work?brought distinction to British life and enhanced its reputation?exemplified the best sustained and selfless voluntary service?demonstrated innovation and entrepreneurship?carried the respect of their peers?changed things, with an emphasis on achievement?improved the lot of those less able to help themselves?displayed moral courage and vision in making and delivering tough choices? Nomination formsTo get started, you'll need a copy of the nominations form and the guidance notes, these are linked below. Alternatively, you can write or telephone the Cabinet Office and ask for a paper version to be sent to pcsexe.com must return the form to the address below by post or fax; it cannot be sent by email because the Cabinet Office requires a signed copy. Please note: If you need a copy of the guidance notes in Braille, please use the contact information below to request pcsexe.comet OfficeHonours and Appointments SecretariatGround FloorAdmiralty ArchLondon SW1A 2WHFax: +44 (0)20 7276 2766Telephone: +44 (0)20 7276 2777Email: [email protected] Download nomination pack (English) (RTF, 1833K) Download the honours nomination form (Word version) Opens new window Download nomination pack (Welsh) (RTF, 1823K) Writing a letter of support for a nominationIf you are writing a letter of support, you may find the booklet linked below useful. Download How to Write Citations (PDF, 390K) Help with PDF files What happens to a nominationNominations are collated and then segregated according to the nominee's area of expertise. Expert committees can then compare like with like - for instance, teacher with teacher - and the best candidates are put forward to the Prime Minister, who then presents the list to The Queen. Which order?The committee considers the appropriate order and level. There is no need to specify this in any nomination. Note that:senior Civil Servants and military officers may be considered for the Order of the Bathdiplomats and others serving the UK abroad may be considered for the Order of St Michael and St Georgeanyone may be considered for awards in the Order of the British Empireanyone may be considered for the award of Companion of Honour Which level?Once the Order has been identified the criteria below are used by committees for deciding the level of award. The assessment committees also use precedent to aid their pcsexe.comnion of HonourA pre-eminent and sustained contribution in the arts, science, medicine, or pcsexe.comt/DameAwarded for a pre-eminent contribution in any field of activity, through:achievement or service to the community usually, but not exclusively, at national levelin a capacity which will be recognised by peer groups as inspirational and significant nationally andwhich demonstrates sustained commitmentCBEAwarded for:a prominent national role of a lesser degree ora conspicuous leading role in regional affairs, through achievement or service to the community ormaking a highly distinguished, innovative contribution in his or her area of activityOBEAwarded for:a distinguished regional or country-wide role in any fieldthrough achievement or service to the communityincluding notable practitioners known nationallyMBEAwarded for:achievement or service in and to the community of a responsible kind which is outstanding in its field orlocal 'hands-on' service which stands out as an example to othersIn all cases awards illuminate areas of dedicated service which merit public pcsexe.com terms of service the difference is determined by the extent of the person's influence. In terms of achievement the difference is determined by the significance of the person's impact in their chosen profession. Checking progressAs you can imagine, verifying a large number of nominations takes time. That's why the nominee should not expect to hear anything for 18 months or so. You can contact the Honours and Appointments Secretariat if you would like to check on progress. The decisionIf selected, candidates are sent a letter asking them whether they would be willing to accept an Honour. Almost everyone does and their names will appear in The London Gazette at the New Year or on The Queen's official birthday in June. 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