The Governor’s Office is inviting nominations for the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours.
Residents are asked to nominate individuals they believe have made exceptional contributions to the Cayman Islands or to British interests.
“Honours are an opportunity to recognise people who have given exceptional and selfless service over a sustained period of time and are given to people from all walks of life and all sections of society,” the Governor’s Office noted in a statement.
People receive honours for achievements including making a difference to their community or field of work, enhancing Britain’s reputation and that of the overseas territories, long-term voluntary service and displaying moral courage.
Honours are given to people in various categories including community, voluntary and local services; arts and media; health; and civil or political service.
Honours categories:
· Community, voluntary and local services
· Arts and media
· Health
· Sport
· Education
· Science and technology
· Business and the economy
· Civil or political service
The Honours Committee reviews the nominations and then advises the Royal, Ceremonial and Honours Unit, which is part of the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.
Nominations can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the Government Administration Building reception desk by 28 Oct.
They can also be mailed to Suite 101, Government Administration Building, Grand Cayman KY1-9000 by 25 Oct. 2024.
For more information, nomination forms and guidance on submitting nominations go to the gov.uk website.
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