Should I tell the person I have nominated them?
No. It is not fair to raise a nominee's expectations in case they are disappointed.

Do I have to say what sort of honour I think is due?
No. The Honours Secretariat will do that for you.

How long will the process take?
It will take a minimum of six months to deal with an application in readiness for the New Year or the Birthday (June) Honours Lists, and is more likely to take 12-18 months for even a strong candidate to succeed, given the high level of competition.

May I nominate someone who is no longer involved in the activity(ies) I wish to see recognised?
Yes, but only if they ceased their involvement within the past three months.

When may I submit a nomination?
You may submit a nomination at any time. Receipt of your Nomination Form will be acknowledged within 28 days, but it is not possible to provide any further information, or progress reports, on your nomination.

How will I know if my nomination is successful?
If your nominee is successful his or her name will appear in the list published in the national newspapers at the New Year or on the Queen's Birthday (June)

If my nomination is not successful, may I re-nominate?
Yes, when you should add any recent achievements. We suggest you do not re-nominate until 18 months have elapsed since the original nomination was made.

Where can I get a nomination form to complete?
Tel: 01392 383204 or write to:

Lieutenancy Office
County Hall
Exeter
EX2 4QD

General enquiries about the honours system should be addressed to:

The Ceremonial Secretariat
35 Great Smith Street
London SW1P 3BQ

Telephone: 020 7276 2777