His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2027 to 2028

10.4.2026 - | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs

Nominations are open for His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificate of Merit awards 2027 and 2028.

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards, hosted by RFCA for Wales, recognise outstanding service by reservists and cadet force adult volunteers. The awards supplement the New Year and Birthday Honours lists.

Lord-Lieutenants will give out these awards at 8 ceremonies across 2 years in each of the preserved counties of Wales on the following dates:

2027

Dyfed - 14 January, Picton Barracks, Carmarthen
Gwent - 28 January, Chapman VC House, Cwmbran
West Glamorgan - 18 February, John Chard VC House, Swansea
Clwyd - 4 March, Hightown Barracks, Wrexham

2028

Powys – Date TBC
Mid Glamorgan - Date TBC
South Glamorgan - Date TBC
Gwynedd - Date TBC

Nominations can be made and citations forwarded by Reserve unit Commanding Officers; Sea Cadet Corps District Officers; Army Cadet Force County Commandants; RAF Air Cadet Wing Commanders and Combined Cadet Force Contingent Commanders.

The following people can be nominated for awards:

adult volunteers serving with reserve forces
adult volunteers serving with cadets
civilian volunteers serving with cadets
civilian employees supporting reserve forces/cadets
regular service personnel serving with the cadet forces
RFCA members and staff

To nominate an individual for a Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit, fill out and submit the Certificate of Merit Form.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/his-majestys-lord-lieutenant-certificates-of-merit-awards-2027-to-2028