The annual Lord-Lieutenant’s and Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs), cadets and employees of the Reserve Forces and Cadet Organisations of the Armed Forces are recognised as laudatory honours throughout the Ministry of Defence.
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants are the representatives of the Crown for each county in the United Kingdom. Men or women of all backgrounds, they are appointed directly by His Majesty the King, on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man is His Majesty The King’s Personal Representative, and is appointed by Warrant of His Majesty The King.
The awards include the appointment of the Lord-Lieutenants’ Cadet, this is one of the highest appointments a cadet can achieve. Here, the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets from Merseyside; Katie Flynn-Kayll and Amber Mallon explain what they are looking forward to in the role.
Award categories
Each year, the presentation of the Lord-Lieutenants’ Awards for Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside, and the Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for the Isle of Man, are facilitated by the North West of England and the Isle of Man Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (NW RFCA).
The awards include:
- His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants’ and Lieutenant Governor’s Certificate of Meritorious Volunteer Service;
- His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants’ and Lieutenant Governor’s Cadet’s Award for Endeavour;
- His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants’ and Lieutenant Governor’s Commendation;
- The appointment of His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants’ and Lieutenant Governor’s Cadets for each county and the Isle of Man.
- Certificate for Meritorious Service for veterans and other service charities
- Commendation for veterans and other service charities
- Additional awards that the Lord-Lieutenants’ and Lieutenant Governor can present are: The Volunteer Reserve Service Medal (VRSM) and Cadet Forces Medal (CFM).
Nominations for the Lord-Lieutenants’ and Lieutenant Governor’s Awards 2024 are now closed. For information about the awards, eligibility and instructions on how to make a nomination, download the information booklet available on this page.
The dates and venues for the 2024 Lord-Lieutenants’ and Lieutenant Governor’s Awards will be announced early in the New Year.
Lancashire Lord-Lieutenant and ERS Silver Awards group photo
Please note: we recommend that you read the information booklet before completing and submitting a nomination for an award. If you have any questions or require any further information about the awards, please contact NW RFCA.
