Ceremonial Secretariat
Head of the Ceremonial Secretariat and Ceremonial Officer
Denis Brennan
Deputy Ceremonial Officer
Eleri Pengelly
Introduction
The Ceremonial Secretariat is responsible for matters related to honours,
civilian gallantry awards and other civilian service awards. In detail the
Secretariat's work covers the following areas:
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Preparation of the Prime Minister's half-yearly Honours Lists
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The provision of advice on all honours matters to the Head of the Home
Civil service
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Co-ordinating policy on the award of decorations and medals in the
UK:providing advice as necessary to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
and the Ministry of Defence
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The receipt, acknowledgement and processing of honours nominations made
by members of the public
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Policy on, and assessment of, individual cases leading to civilian
gallantry awards
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The assessment and processing of recommendations for the Imperial Service
Medal
Further information and contact details
Guidance for departments and the public on the UK honours system and how to
nominate someone for an award can be found on the UK Honours
System website[External website].
The Ceremonial Secretariat
35 Great Smith Street
London SW1P 3BQ
Telephone: 020 7276 2777
E-mail: ceremonial@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk
