Re Medals for Makers, I would say that an additional step to increase the number of innovators and entrepreneurs receiving honours is to mobilise nominations of people for the honours. The Panel which decides these things may not read TEN reports!
Philip - How about distributing the following information to your Network (courtesy of Gemini) (no formatting possible on this substack form):
The primary contact email address to submit honours nominations to the UK Cabinet Office is honours@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
Specialized Departments & Alternatives
Depending on the nominee's specific sector or location, you may need to direct your form to a specialized government secretariat:General UK Nominations & Cabinet Office: honours@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Re Medals for Makers, I would say that an additional step to increase the number of innovators and entrepreneurs receiving honours is to mobilise nominations of people for the honours. The Panel which decides these things may not read TEN reports!
I'm pleased to say that the we – alongside many others, of course – get asked to recommend people.
Philip - How about distributing the following information to your Network (courtesy of Gemini) (no formatting possible on this substack form):
The primary contact email address to submit honours nominations to the UK Cabinet Office is honours@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
Specialized Departments & Alternatives
Depending on the nominee's specific sector or location, you may need to direct your form to a specialized government secretariat:General UK Nominations & Cabinet Office: honours@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Overseas & International Nominations: Honours.Secretariat@fcdo.gov.uk (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
Health & Social Care Sector: MB-Honours@dhsc.gov.uk (Department of Health and Social Care)
Scottish Nominations: scottishhonours@gov.scot (Scottish Government Protocol and Honours Team)
How to Nominate
1. Download the Form: Access and download the Nominate someone for a UK national honour form provided by the government.
2. Gather Evidence: Collect the nominee's details, contributions, and at least two supporting letters from people who know their work first-hand.
3. Submit: Send the completed form and documents via email to the appropriate address above.
You can also review the Nominate someone for an honour or award guide on the GOV.UK overview hub for further instructions.