Apr 20 - Rhoda Receives CBE And Honours Board Makes Final Call For Nominations
At a Royal Ceremony on Friday 6th March, Mr Reginald (Ricky) Rhoda QC was invested by Her Majesty the Queen to be a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for public services to Gibraltar and the law. Speaking after the event, Mr Rhoda said:
‘The Investiture was a truly memorable event. It was very much a family affair, in that my wife, daughter and I went from Gibraltar and my son flew over from Hong Kong to be there. The actual Investiture took place at Windsor Castle which I had chosen deliberately as I had been told that it was a smaller and more personal event than those held at Buckingham Palace. I was not disappointed. I was very lucky in that the Queen presented me with my award. I was doubly fortunate in that a week previously I had been a guest at a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by the Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, where I had met Her Majesty.’
The Gibraltar Honours Board will meet again in May 2015 and wishes to make a final call for nominations. Nominations to be considered at the next meeting should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than 8th May 2015.
Under the Chairmanship of His Excellency the Governor the Board will consider nominations to be put forward for the New Year List 2016. The Board will also consider nominations for the Gibraltar Award, which will be announced in the Queen’s Birthday List 2015.
The awards for nomination are:
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
This is awarded for having a prominent role at national level or a leading role at regional level. It may also be awarded for a distinguished, innovative contribution to any area.
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
This is awarded for having a major local role in any activity, including for people whose work has made them known nationally in their chosen area.
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
This is awarded for a significant achievement or outstanding service to the community. It can also be awarded for local ‘hands-on’ service which stands out as an example to other people.
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Reintroduced in 2012 this rewards a sustained, local contribution or innovative, high-impact work.
The Gibraltar Award:
The Gibraltar Award is awarded to residents of Gibraltar who have rendered loyal and valuable service worthy of special recognition or, who have by their loyalty and meritorious conduct been of exceptional benefit to the people of Gibraltar.
It is important that nominations for any awards are strong, with supporting information. Further details including nomination forms and guidance notes are available from the Convent reception or online at www.convent.gi
Nominations can be submitted by anyone at any time and should be sent for the attention of: Honours Secretary, Office of the Governor, The Convent, Main Street, Gibraltar.
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