Nominations are not processed through DH&R, CFDAC or CDS but may be submitted directly by L1s to Rideau Hall in accordance with the criteria, guidelines and forms available on the GG's website. The Meritorious Service Decorations - Civil Division.This Order and Medal are personally granted by the Sovereign without advice from the government in question. The Royal Victorian Order and the Royal Victorian Medal.The Order of Canada’s criteria, guidelines and nomination portal are available on the GG's website.
However, since the L1’s comments would be important in explaining the candidate’s achievements, they may be added as a reference. Nominations for this Order may be made by anyone through the GG’s online nomination portal and there is no requirement for military members to obtain an endorsement from their respective L1. Nominations are not processed through DH&R, ORMM Advisory Council, CFDAC or the CDS . This Order is personally granted by the Sovereign without advice from the government in question.
A commendation from designated commanders or NDHQ group principals to recognize a deed or activity deemed above and beyond the demands of normal duty. A commendation to recognize a deed or activity deemed above and beyond the demands of normal duty.
Decorations to recognize the performance of a military deed or military activity in an outstandingly professional manner of such a rare, high standard that it brings considerable benefit to or reflects great credit on the Canadian Forces (CF). Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division.Decorations to recognize courageous acts in all situations not in the presence of an armed enemy. Decorations to recognize valiant acts performed on active service in the presence of an armed enemy. A fellowship of honour to recognize exceptional service and support to the Order of St. John primarily through the St. John Ambulance. A fellowship of honour to recognize achievement of conspicuous merit and exceptional military service. The following lists honours and awards that recognize individual activity and merit (see Figure 2-2 for comparative list):.The following commanders and NDHQ group principals have authority to recommend honours and shall sign off as approving the recommendation before submission to the DH&R for consideration by the appropriate committee: Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS), Comd Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Comd Canadian Army (CA), Comd Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Comd Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC), Comd Military Personnel Command (MILPERSCOM), Comd Canadian Forces Special Operation Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) and Canadian Forces Intelligence Command (CFINTCOM).Moreover, numerical limits have been established in the case of deployed operations to ensure an appropriate balance of awards while protecting their integrity and respect, as detailed in Figure 2-1. In some cases, a balanced choice must be made between bravery and meritorious or professional service when recommending the award. The criteria and detailed instructions for submitting recommendations for each award are set out in the relevant annexes indicated in paragraph 4. Recommendations should be for the most appropriate award.