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Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
The honours system recognises people who have: made achievements in public…
You can nominate someone for an honour online. There’s a different process…
You can nominate someone for an honour if they: live overseas live in the…
Civilian gallantry awards recognise the bravery of people who’ve put…
You cannot nominate someone for a specific honour - that’s decided by the…
The lists of who’s received honours are published at New Year and on the…
Guidance on providing personal information if you're nominating someone who lives or works abroad for an honour
This series brings together all documents relating to Non-consolidated performance awards
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
The New Year Honours Lists 2026 have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.
The New Year Honours Lists 2025 have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.
Recent honours lists, reports on how honours operate and changes to the system, leaflets and details of how to make a nomination.
Honours can be taken away from people who have done something to damage the honours system’s reputation. Taking an honour away is called ‘forfeiture’.
The New Year Honours Lists 2024 have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing long-service awards
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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