Recognising exceptional achievement or service
The UK Honours System
Miriam Parker, MBE for contributions
to the farming industry
The honours system recognises merit and service to the nation. There are
several different types of award, each one recognising a different type of
contribution.
Honours lists are published twice a year at New Year and in mid-June on the
date of The Queen's official birthday. Anyone can receive an award if
they reach the required standard of merit or service, and honours list
contain a wide variety of people from different backgrounds.
HM The Queen's
Birthday Honours List 2006: People across the UK who have made a
difference to society have been recognised in this year’s Birthday Honours
list.
Women take the honours:
Women account for 42% of the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
