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What does AO stand for after a name?

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What does AO stand for after a name?

Individuals are appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or to humanity at large. Individuals are appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service in a particular locality or field of activity or to a particular group.

What is the difference between AO and OAM?

In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. Officer of the Order (AO) Member of the Order (AM) Medal of the Order (OAM)

Who has an OAM?

Recipients

  • Margaret Culhane OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012.
  • Gwen Abikhair OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2005.
  • Senior Sergeant Ken Rach OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2005.
  • Glenn Sargeant OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2004.

How do you nominate someone for an OBE?

To make a nomination for an OBE you need to complete the official nomination document telling the Honours and Appointments Secretariat at the Cabinet Office all about the nominee’s outstanding work and achievements.

How do you nominate someone for a bravery award?

Nominate someone for a Bravery Award

  1. The contact details of the person you are nominating.
  2. A description of the incident where the brave act occurred.
  3. Details of what the person you are nominating did; which could be supported by.
  4. If available, the contact details of any other witnesses to the incident.
  5. Your own contact details.

What is the order of Queen’s Honours?

Ranks in the Order are Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GBE), Knight or Dame Commander (KBE or DBE), Commander (CBE), Officer (OBE) and Member (MBE). The Order of the Companions of Honour (1917) is awarded for service of conspicuous national importance. The Order is limited to 65 people. Initials CH.

Who has turned down a knighthood?

Stephen Hawking Hawking turned down an offer of knighthood sometime in the ’90s as a form of protest against Britain’s lack of scientific funding.

Who turned down a prince?

“Over the years the two cousins did grow close, developing a mutual respect and friendship that has lasted to the present day. But when the prince finally made his proposal in the summer of 1979—shortly before Lord Mountbatten’s assassination by the IRA—the independent-minded Amanda politely turned him down.”

Did Prince Charles propose to his cousin?

Before Prince Charles was to depart alone for India, the Earl Mountbatten of Burma was assassinated by the IRA in August 1979. When Prince Charles returned, he proposed to Lady Amanda.

What is the firm in the UK?

An unofficial nickname that dates back to the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s father, King George VI, The Firm is an informal title for the British royal family and its associated institutions, including the courtiers, staff and working royals that keep the business of the monarchy functioning.

Is the royal family called the firm?

The term is often linked to Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip, who popularized its use. But it dates further back, to the queen’s father, King George VI, who was once reported to have declared, “We’re not a family. We’re a firm.”