Lord-Lieutenant’s and Lieutenant Governor’s Awards
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.
Nominations for the Lord-Lieutenant’s and Lieutenant Governor’s Awards 2025 are now open.
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For more information about the Lord-Lieutenant’s and Lieutenant Governor’s awards and eligibility, and for instructions on how to complete a nomination, see below.
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:
- The appointment of HM Lord-Lieutenant’s and HE Lieutenant Governor’s Cadets for each county and the Isle of Man
- HM Lord-Lieutenant’s and HE Lieutenant Governor’s Certificate of Meritorious Service: Reserves, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and Civilians
- HM Lord-Lieutenant’s and HE Lieutenant Governor’s Certificate of Meritorious Service: Veterans and Service charities
- HM Lord-Lieutenant’s and HE Lieutenant Governor’s Cadets Award for Endeavour
- HM Lord-Lieutenant’s and Lieutenant Governor’s Commendation: Cadets, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, Reserves and Civilians
- HM Lord-Lieutenant’s and HE Lieutenant Governor’s Commendation; Veterans and Service charities
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.