Awards and Honours
Prior to the 1st January 2008, Paulovia operated an honours system based on traditional historic noble grades commonly associated with European monarchies. However, from 1st January 2008 and subsequent to the princedom's withdrawal from all virtual mapping organisations, Paulovia announced a streamlined replacement and modernised structure. This system retains much of the quaint and romantic appeal of a traditional system, but enables the princedom to honour citizens and non-citizens, both macronationally and micronationally, for meritorious acts and recognition in the modern world. The Roll of Honour names all individuals, groups or organisations who have received a title, award, honour or medal from the princedom.
The number of titled grades has been reduced from seven to four grades and awards from twenty-four to fourteen. Awards and Honours are numbered in order of precedence with "1" being the most senior. Titles are listed in order of precedence. The only honour that remains unchanged is the most senior, the Royal Order of the Vine and Truckle. The Crown or authorised body can make awards at any time. However, it is traditional to announce most awards on the monarch's birthday, and if necessary on Paulovia National Day on 27th July, and Paulovia Day on 25th September.
Paulovian citizens, associate citizens, honorary citizens and member of the public, may nominate individuals or groups to be considered for an award. Nominations should be sent to the Awards Secretary with the subject title 'Awards Nomination'. Please do not forget to include a description as to why an award should be considered.
Note: Recipients of titles, awards or honours are eligible to receive a free e-Certificate confirming their award if a current email address is supplied when submitting a nomination. Our Privacy Policy stipulates that email addresses will not be used for any other purpose or passed to third parties.
1. Royal & Most Ancient Order of the Vine and Truckle (RAOVT) | Paulovia's highest honour bestowed by prerogative of the monarch on heads of state, senior dignataries and most honoured individuals. |
2. Royal Order of the Golden Olive (ROGO) | For outstanding or meritous acts of service. Three classes: Knight Commander (KCRGO); Commander (CRGO); and Member (MRGO). Bestowed by prerogative of the monarch. |
| 3. Royal Order of the Companions of Merit (ROCM) | For outstanding contributions to peace, culture, science, medicine, engineering, education, arts, charity or non-specific field of achievement in the macronational or micronational worlds. |
| 4. Order of Micronational Endeavour (OME) | Bestowed by prerogative of the monarch for outstanding achievement in any field, discipline or activity in the micronational 'virtual' world. |
| 4. Order Outstanding Achievement (OA) | Bestowed by prerogative of the monarch for outstanding achievement in any field, discipline or activity in the macronational world. |
| 5. Order of the Black Olive (OBO) | For outstanding contributions to organic horticulture, organic agriculture, or organic promotion or activism in the macronational or micronational worlds. |
| 5. Order of the Humble Sparrow (OHS) | Awarded by nomination in recognition of wildlife activism, preservation, promotion or defence of biodiversity in the macronational or micronational worlds. |
| 5. Order of the Green Laurel (OGL) | Awarded by nomination in recognition of environmental activism, innovation, sustainability and recycling in the macronational world. |
| 6. Princess Helen's Medal (PHM) | Awarded by HRH Crown Princess Helen in recognition of meritorious acts & achievement by individuals of 18 years of age or under in the macronational or 'real' world. |
| 6. Most Honoured Citizen | Awarded by recommendation of the Council of Ministers to the monarch, granting 'Freedom' of the Principality and automatic Honorary Citizenship. |
| 7. Humanities & Science Medal (HSM) | Awarded by nomination to individuals and groups in recognition of achievement or outstanding contributions to the academic disciplines and fields of the Humanities and Sciences. |
| 7. Arts and Crafts Medal (ACM) | Awarded by nomination to individuals and groups in recognition of achievement or outstanding contributions to the creative fields of Arts and Crafts. |
| 8. Volunteer and Civil Medal (VCM) | Awarded by nomination and in recognition of dedicated service in the volunteer sector including NGOs, charities, education, the emergency services, and any other civil voluntary and selfless work for the benefit or in the service of other people. |
| 9. Medal of Merit (MoM) | Awarded by nomination to individuals or groups for specific or sustained acts of merit. |
Titles
Titles are normally bestowed by the Crown for the recipients lifetime and cannot be passed on to their offspring. Exceptionally, the Crown may grant a title in perpetuity whereby the title can pass to the eldest offspring, son or daughter, on the recipients death. Titles do not carry any associated land award, pension, noble rights, right of residence or any privileges other than use of the title and nominals.
Titles are listed in order of precedence. A Knighthood is an honourable rank not a title of nobility and is awarded for the duration of the recipients life.
| Duke | Form of Address: Your Grace, The Duke of [placename] |
| Count | Form of Address: The Most Honourable, The Count of [placename] |
| Viscount | Form of Address: The Right Honourable, The Earl of [placename] |
| Knight | Form of Address: Sir [first and second names] |
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