This snapshot taken on 10/03/2005, shows web content selected for preservation by The National Archives. External links, forms and search boxes may not work in archived websites.
Changes to the honours system aim to introduce greater openness and diversity. The Government is inviting people with a wide range of experience and backgrounds to apply for posts on honours selection committees, and encouraging a broader diversity of nominees for awards. The changes are set out in a command paper, ‘Reform of the honours system.’
This site is split into four sections:
This section explains the basics of the honours system including orders of knighthood, the selection process, statistics and the order of wear.
You can find out how to apply for posts on the Honours selection committees.
This section explains how to nominate someone for an honour using the nomination form and guidance notes. Case studies are provided for reference.
This section provides information on bravery awards, identifying cases and the latest list.
This section contains links to the latest lists of honours, bravery awards and Imperial Service Medals
You can navigate around the site using the links on the left. You can find links to other websites you may find interesting on the right.
For a full list of pages, see the sitemap.