Order Rank
Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH)
A prestigious award recognising outstanding national contributions.
CH
Awarded over time
Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) appointments by year.
honoria.co.ukThemes
Most common themes among Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) recipients, across all years.
Most numerous themes
The themes most often cited for Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH).
Honours rounds
Rounds that included this award - open one to see the recipients.
| Year | Honours list | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 6 | |
| 2017 | 17 | |
| 2016 | 5 | |
| 2015 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 3 |
The Order of the Companions of Honour is an order of the Commonwealth realms. It was founded on 4 June 1917 by King George V as a reward for outstanding achievements. It was founded on the same date as the Order of the British Empire.
Background from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
At a glance
- Established
- 1917 by King George V
- Awarding body
- The British Crown
- Rank
- Companion (CH)
- Formal title
- None
Overview
Recognises outstanding national contribution
Eligibility
Individuals of major national achievement
- Arts
- Science
- Politics
- Public service
National
Rank & Precedence
Companion (CH) - Limited membership
- Above: None
- Below: None
Entitlements
- Post-nominal letters
- CH
- Formal title
- None
- Insignia
- Badge
Award Process
- Government nomination
- Honours committee
- Approved by the Sovereign
Announced: New Year Honours and King's Birthday Honours
Royal ceremony
Significance
Outstanding national contribution
- Excellence
- Public service
- Achievement
Sources & further reading
- Honours: overview - GOV.UK
- Awards and accreditation - The Gazette
- Order of the Companions of Honour - Wikipedia
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Related honours
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)CBE
- Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)CVO
- Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)CMG
- Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)CB
- Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (DCMG)DCMG
- Dame Commander of the Order of the Bath (DB)DB