The Gibraltar Honours Board (GHB), chaired by His Excellency the Governor, will meet in April 2025 to consider nominations for State Awards in the New Year Honours List 2026 and for The Gibraltar Award. 

A statement from the Office of the Governor follows below:

Nominations can be submitted by anyone for anyone.  

Nominations are invited to recognise those people, from any section of the Gibraltarian  Community, who have made an exceptional contribution or given exceptional service in the  progression of either the well-being, achievement or reputation of Gibraltar. 

Nominations should be submitted no later than Friday 28th March 2025 on a Foreign,  Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Nomination Form for the attention of the  GHB Secretary, Office of the Governor, The Convent, Main Street, Gibraltar GX11 1AA.  

A copy of the FCDO Nomination Form, along with detailed guidance for its completion, can  be obtained from The Convent Reception on Main Street, or from the GHB Secretary at  [email protected] 

Up to two letters of endorsement from those with a personal knowledge of the nominee’s contribution or service should be enclosed as accompanying support for a nomination.  

1 Decided by the GHB, announced coincident with the New Year Honours List 2025 and subsequently  presented by the Governor.

Nominations will be considered by the GHB for the following Honours - 

• Gibraltar Award (GA). Awarded to residents of Gibraltar who have served and  contributed to the interests of Gibraltar and its people in an exceptional manner that is  particularly worthy of special recognition. 

• Companion of St Michael and St George (CMG) / Commander of the Order of the  British Empire (CBE). Awarded for having a prominent national role, a conspicuous  leading role in regional affairs through achievement or service to the community, or a  distinguished and innovative contribution to his/her area of activity. 

• Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). Awarded for a distinguished regional  or national role in any field, through achievement or service to the community including  notable practitioners known locally. 

• Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Awarded for achievement or  service in and to the community which is outstanding in its field and has delivered  sustained and real impact which stands out as an example to others. 

• British Empire Medal (BEM). Awarded for achievement or contribution of a practical service to the local community. For example, sustained commitment in support of a local  charitable and / or voluntary activity, or innovative work that has delivered real impact but  is relatively short (three to four years) in duration.