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The military honours system relies on a culture of nomination; with Command actively looking for candidates. Units where this is the case are more highly represented on the lists. But this needs to be supported by recommendations from all if they think someone is deserving. https://twitter.com/sherlockwelsh/status/1332628921012133888
Nominations are stronger if they can show a greater commitment to public service meaning that a nomination looking at what a Reservist does outside as well as with the @RNReserve is more likely to show evidence of Merit. But this requires much harder investigation and staff work.
While specific roles or duration of service are not in themselves qualification for an Award, there are some who’s holders are likely to have ticked the right boxes to display Merit. Some @ArmyCadetsUK Counties are very good at writing up Company Commanders for an MBEs.
In my role as an Area President with @stjohnambulance I am trying to identify who has been in over 10 years, has multiple roles, is in a position of responsibility & isn’t yet a member of @StJohnEngland. While non of these qualify alone, it gives me a good place to start looking.
I recommend everyone reads https://www.gov.uk/honours to get an understanding of what is required and how being #TwiceTheCitizen is a good start. Who gets an award isn’t a dark art, it is about people knowing how to nominate.
For civvies there is also a simplified process to highlight people who made an exceptional contribution to the response to COVID in their local area. https://www.gov.uk/honours/nominate-someone-for-coronavirus-work. With lots of BEMs on the last list.
There are lots of people who can give you guidance including the Lieutenancy ( @KenOlisa_LLofGL), your Chain of Command ( @CdreMelRobinson)in the military, or Presidents/CPG members in @stjohnambulance.
REMEMBER the nominee shouldn’t know they have been put forward.
REMEMBER the nominee shouldn’t know they have been put forward.
