Nominations are currently being sought from members of the public for individuals they would like to be considered for award of the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour as part of His Majesty The King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List. 

The King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour is awarded locally to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to public life or committed themselves to serving and helping Bermuda over a sustained period. Where possible, nominations should be for those who are still active in their area of focus, may have recently retired, or had a recent significant achievement.

Nominations are considered by a local honours committee, who make recommendations to the Governor via the Premier. 

Previous recipients have received honours for achievements such as: 

• making a difference to their community or field of work;

• enhancing Bermuda’s reputation;

• long-term voluntary service;

• innovation and entrepreneurship;

• improving life for people less able to help themselves; or

• displaying moral courage.

Honours are awarded to individuals involved in activities such as: 

• Community, voluntary and local services 

• Arts and media 

• Health

• Sport 

• Education

• Science and technology

• Business and the economy

• Civil or political service