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mikey4444 | 09:09 Tue 31st Dec 2013 | News
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I hate this time of year, when the Civil Service give each other awards, and Shaftesbury Avenue becomes even more "lovey" than usual. But here is one that would appear to be worth it ::

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-25549322
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Yes, I could but the person involved would be mortified if I did. He was a local Postman near me in South Wales, who got an OBE for his work in driving lorries over to Roumania about 15 years ago, to bring relief to those awful orphanages that were found there. He did it with his local baptist church and a some of us got together to nominate him. The process of nominating is labyrinthine in its complexity but I think that he had already been nominated by someone else, so I might not be responsible for the gong !
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-years-honours-lists-2014

Of the c.1200 awards given this year, 74% went to people doing outstanding work in their community - could/should be higher but at least it is a significant majority.
@theloonfromcorby

"MIKEY, can you name anyone YOU have nominated? "

record stuck, by any chance !?

you need to wind your neck in, and drop your caps whilst your at it
you really do think youre a bit special dont you
I am pleased that you did then. I am sure that there are many on here who have been critical of those who have been honoured but have done absololutely nothing about nominating anyone of the type they believe should be given recognition.
BAZWILLRUN, when you become the Ab Editor, I'll take notice of your requests but until then, dream on.
ooo nice comeback TCL, lol

Anyone care to reply to the Linda Bellingham one?
What about your apostrophe's Baz?
whats an apostrophe !?
"BAZWILLRUN, when you become the Ab Editor, I'll take notice of your requests but until then, dream on."

and my point is proven
Ruth Jones?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrlzaBNgz-M&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Have the Sun done the 'It's all gone Pete Gong' headline yet?
Mickey, I totally agree with you. I have never understood people getting awards for just doing their jobs well, be they a sports person, a luvvie or a business person etc.
If they go on to use their fame/fortune to tirelessly campaign and/or work for a charity or something then I have no objection of course.
There seems to be an odd idea that 'gongs' are just about 'good works'

They never have been. Although currently a very high proportion are steered that way.

The awards recognise achievement. Often in professions that have already rewarded the person. That has never been relevant.

A recipient may be 'just a DJ' - but if they are a world renowned DJ who has been industry leader for 20 years then they are in the frame.

youngmafbog
/ I have never understood people getting awards for just doing their jobs well/

"Well Lancelot, I was going to knight you for being a great warrior, ally and leader of men; but quite honestly that's what your job is anyway, and there've been no reports of you getting the shopping in for your elderly neighbours"

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