Honours, decorations and awards

Honours lists

See who has been honoured in Honours lists this year

There are several different types of award, each one recognising a different type of contribution

Everyone can nominate someone they think has contributed outstanding service to the nation - find out how the process works

Find out about different types of award, plus information about Orders of Chivalry and the order in which awards are worn

Recent lists of people awarded honours: New Year and Birthday Honours lists, Bravery awards and Imperial Service Medals

How to get a congratulatory message from Her Majesty the Queen

Find out how the MOD Medal Office and Veterans UK can help you with information about the history of service medals, and more

The emblem is designed to be worn on the everyday clothing of those who have been appointed to the Order of the British Empire