GAZETTE1 Jan 2026 · Official StatementSovereign’s New Year Message for 2026
How to nominate a deserving individual for recognition by the Kaharagian Government.
Ready to nominate? Submit your nomination through the ePortal.
Any registered user of the ePortal may nominate an individual for an honour. You do not need to be a Kaharagian national to submit a nomination, though having an ePortal account is required.
Note: You cannot nominate yourself. The nomination process is designed to recognise others for their contributions and achievements.
Nominees should demonstrate outstanding qualities in one or more of the following areas:
Have the following information ready before starting your nomination.
The nomination form guides you through seven steps to submit a complete nomination.
Review the nomination guidelines, criteria, and what information you will need to provide.
Confirm your details as the nominator. This information is pulled from your ePortal profile.
Enter the full name of the person you are nominating, along with their contact information (either an email address or a mailing address).
Answer three required questions: How do you know the nominee? Why are you nominating this person? What is the nominee like? You may also provide additional information.
Upload optional supporting documents such as photographs, letters of support, or other evidence of the nominee's achievements.
Review all the information you have provided to ensure accuracy before submitting.
Provide your electronic signature and agree to the declaration to submit your nomination.
Once your nomination is submitted:
Confidentiality: All nominations are treated confidentially. Nominees are not informed that they have been nominated unless their nomination is approved.
The review process typically takes 1-3 months, depending on the volume of nominations. You will not typically receive updates during the review period unless additional information is required.
Yes. Honours may be awarded to both nationals and non-nationals who have rendered significant service or demonstrated exceptional qualities.
The Honours Committee and the Sovereign determine the appropriate level of recognition. This may include membership in one of the Orders of Kaharagia, the award of a medal, or other forms of recognition depending on the nature and significance of the nominee's contributions.
Posthumous nominations may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your nomination if the nominee is deceased.
You must provide either an email address or a mailing address for the nominee. If you do not have this information, you may need to obtain it before submitting your nomination.
Once submitted, nominations cannot be edited. Please review all information carefully before submitting. If you need to provide additional information, please contact the Honours Office.
Recognise someone who has made a difference. The nomination process can be completed entirely online through the ePortal.
For questions about the honours nomination process, please email honours@kaharagia.org.