The National Awards Advisory Committee tells the public that nomination of distinguished citizens of Grenada who it’s believed meet the criteria to receive a National Award, here or in the diaspora, is now open, and will be open until the end of next month.
This is according to a release dispatched by the Government Information service.
The public is invited to submit the names of deserving individuals for consideration by the National Awards Advisory Committee within the period stipulated for nominations.
The National Awards Advisory Committee was established by the National Honours and Awards Act No. 32 of 2007 to provide for the grant of awards to citizens of Grenada and other persons for distinguished, outstanding, or meritorious services or achievements, or for gallantry and related matters.
Individuals can do so by filling out a nomination form, which is available in hard copy or electronically.
Nomination forms can be obtained at any of the main police stations in each parish.
Forms will also be available at selected churches and community organizations.
Electronic forms can be accessed on the Government Information Service Facebook page (GIS Grenada) and the Independence Secretariat website (https://grenadaturns50.gd).
We understand that a 250-word summary justifying the nomination of the person must also be submitted with the nomination form.