The Government of Grenada has officially launched the call for public nominations for the 2027 King’s New Year’s and Birthday Honours List, inviting community members and residents to put forward exceptional individuals whose contributions deserve national recognition.
Established to honor outstanding service and transformative achievement across all sectors of Grenadian life, the honours system includes multiple categories and ranks of orders, with distinctions awarded based on the scope of a nominee’s influence and the long-term significance of their impact. Unlike one-off accomplishments, the awards are designed to shine a public spotlight on sustained, dedicated work that has lifted communities, advanced sectors, and elevated Grenada’s global reputation.
Eligibility is open to any individual, regardless of background or profession, but only candidates with truly exceptional contributions are selected for the final honours list. The independent honours committee prioritizes nominees who have delivered measurable, meaningful impact in their field or community, with eligible sectors ranging from voluntary and community service, public service, business and healthcare, to education, religion, sports, science and technology, agriculture and fisheries, the arts, and media.
Before submitting a nomination, proponents are encouraged to evaluate their candidate against a set of established criteria to ensure alignment with the honour’s purpose. Key evaluation questions include: Has the nominee made a significant, lasting impact on their community or professional field? Have their efforts brought distinction to Grenadian life and strengthened the nation’s reputation? Do they exemplify long-term, selfless voluntary service? Have they demonstrated innovation, entrepreneurial vision, or moral courage in advancing difficult, impactful initiatives? Do they command broad respect from their peers, and have they delivered tangible, positive change for marginalized or vulnerable groups who are less able to advocate for themselves?
Once nominations are submitted, they are reviewed by a Cabinet-appointed honours committee, which develops a final list of recommendations that are passed to the Governor-General via the Prime Minister for formal approval.
All complete submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm local time on June 15, 2026. To complete a nomination, applicants must submit a filled-out nomination form along with two signed letters of support. Submissions can be sent via email to [email protected], or delivered in person to the Cabinet Office, located on the 6th Floor of the Ministerial Complex at the Sir Eric Gairy Botanical Gardens in St George’s. Only nominees who are shortlisted and selected for an award will be contacted by the committee following the review process.
This announcement was released by the Government Information Service (GIS) of Grenada.