People have been invited to submit their nominations for the Queen’s Honours list.

The Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to public life or committed themselves to serving and helping Bermuda over a sustained period, explained a Government statement.

“Where possible, nominations should be for those who are still active in their area of focus, may have recently retired or had a recent significant achievement.”

Any residents can put forward a nomination.

But the statement added that typical categories and achievements include but are not limited to:

• making a difference to their community or field of work;

• enhancing Bermuda’s reputation;

• long-term voluntary service;

• innovation and entrepreneurship;

• changing things, with an emphasis on achievement;

• improving life for people less able to help themselves; or

• displaying moral courage and doing difficult things.

Honours are given to people involved in activities such as:

• Community, voluntary and local services

• Arts and media

• Health

• Sport

• Education

• Science and technology

• Business and the economy

• Civil or political service

The Governor, John Rankin, said: “The Queen’s Honours are an outstanding opportunity to recognise those who have given exceptional and selfless service to the community over a period of years. Volunteer service, entrepreneurship and public service are at the heart of this island and I will welcome nominations in every field from across Bermuda.”

Premier Michael Dunkley added: “The Queen’s Honours are an opportunity to say thank you to those who have worked hard over the years to give back to our community. Those who have touched lives and made a difference, should be thanked and recognised for their tireless commitment. I urge everyone to identify those they believe deserving and nominate them.”

Queen’s Certificate nomination forms can be downloaded from www.gov.bm/governor-bermuda. Completed nomination forms must be received by no later than 5.00pm on Friday, May 5 at The Cabinet Office, 1st Floor, Innovation House, 46 Reid Street, Hamilton.

Note: Those who nominate an individual they consider worthy of an Honour are requested not to advise the individual or discuss the matter with them.