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It is a distinctive way of acknowledging someone’s impact on UK life, whether they fundraise for a local cause or volunteer at the local school; promote the economy or support one of the Government’s particular priorities. There is considerable competition for Honours: each nomination faces rigorous evaluation and decisions are based on the information contained on the nomination form. It is very important that your nomination gives the Government Department and the Independent Sector Committees which make the final decisions the information they need to consider the case fully and in context.\nHow is a nomination used?\nWithin Government Departments, nomination forms are used by the Senior Management Team and Ministers to decide which nominations should go forward to the Cabinet Office to be considered further by an Independent Sector Committee. You can view the membership of the Sector Committees at \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.gov.uk/honours-committees\" \u0014https://www.gov.uk/honours-committees\u0015.\nOnce final decisions have been made by the Committees, the nomination forms are used to prepare a briefing for the Prime Minister and Her Majesty the Queen, and to provide one for the press when the final Honours list is announced.\nAnyone can make a nomination and anyone can be considered; bear in mind that the Honours process is competitive, so not everyone can be successful\nWho are we looking for?\nWe are looking for people who have made a significant contribution and have added extra value to their roles. They are people who are:\nExceeding the expectations of their role.\nEngaging with their colleagues, peers and the community, and making a positive impact.\nMaking a contribution that can be described and recorded on paper.\nGoing ‘the extra mile’ in whatever field they are active.\nIdentifying suitable candidates can be a challenge; we are looking for people whose community or organisation thinks that they are doing something extraordinary. You may want to consider people who have received awards in local schemes and people who have their achievements reported in the press. It is important to consider how the candidate’s community or their peers would react to the person receiving an Honour.\nSuccessful nominations tell an interesting story about the person’s achievements and the impact that they have had.\nWhat makes a good nomination?\nThe nomination is the only evidence that people involved in the Honours process will see about your candidate; so the key to success is the quality of the information on the form. You may go to great lengths to identify a good candidate, who could then be unsuccessful if the nomination is not well written.\nIn most cases your candidate won’t be personally known to those making the decisions about them so it is important that you tell an interesting and compelling story on their behalf. The nomination must cover your candidate’s impact on their community or organisation and focus on their recent achievements. Think about why your candidate should receive an Honour and remain focused on that; going off on a tangent will reduce the chances of success.\nA nomination should not be an extended CV; a list of educational achievements, appointments, awards or posts; or a job description showing what the person has done. This is one of the most common reasons for a nomination to be unsuccessful.\nHonours Committees actively look for the impact an individual has had on their community or profession and evidence that the candidate has gone above and beyond what is expected of their usual role. This is particul","cbCaig2xhu6LC3bH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaig2xhu6LC3bH","docx",744363,24,"English","# Contents\n## Background\n## How is a nomination used?\n## Who are we looking for?\n## What makes a good nomination?\n## What distinguishes your candidate from other people in a similar role?\n## Why should your candidate receive an Honour?\n## Timing","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the UK Honours system and why are nominations important?\",\"answer\":\"The system recognises valuable service by people not in the public eye. Nominations face rigorous evaluation, and the final decision-making bodies rely only on the information provided on the nomination form.\"},{\"question\":\"Who uses nomination forms within Government Departments and what happens after final decisions?\",\"answer\":\"Senior Management Teams and Ministers use the forms to decide which nominations progress to the Cabinet Office for independent committee consideration. 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