Many people in Essex give exceptional service to their communities.  Their efforts are often only known to a small number of people - until they are recognised through the national honours scheme.

	“Honours recognise the achievements of ordinary people who do extraordinary things. We want to see more successful nominations for Essex people whose efforts have been of significant benefit to the community"
	Lord Petre of Writtle.   The Lord Lieutenant of Essex

Do the Honours for Essex is a campaign that aims to encourage more nominations for honours for those Essex people who make that significant contribution. 

The honours system recognises merit and service to communities or to the nation. There are several different types of award, each one recognising a different type of contribution.

Ladies OBE Medal

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. Honours lists contain a wide variety of people from different backgrounds.

Anyone can nominate someone for an award.

How to do it and what is required is accessible on the honours website, www.honours.gov.uk 

Let’s help recognise those who are exceptional - Do the Honours for Essex.

Please click here to read the press release.....