The government are today launching a campaign to correct the imbalance between male and female honour nominations.

The UK Honour System website says that just 37% of honours are bestowed upon women “not because women achieve less than men […] because we shout about it less”.

Honours can be awarded for all types of achievement - in the workplace or the community. Nominees should have displayed outstanding achievement in their field or have made a real impact to the everyday lives of those around them.

If you know an inspiring woman to nominate, the details are here.

Posted by Lynne Miles on 23 January 2006, at 12:19 PM