Nominate a local hero for a Royal Honour before June 2026
Every year, volunteers in the Netherlands are recognized with Royal Honours for their selfless contributions to society. If you know someone in Harderwijk or Hierden who deserves this award, nominate them by 1 June 2026 to honor their dedication.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Award | Royal Honour (decoration) |
| Eligibility | Volunteers with years of selfless service to society |
| Nomination Deadline | 1 June 2026 (for King’s Day 2027) |
| Awarding Authority | Mayor of Harderwijk |
| Contact for Info | Administrative secretariat: 0341 56 73 92 |
| Applicable Regions | Harderwijk, Hierden |
| Nomination Process | Contact secretariat first, then submit application with supporting data |
The municipality of Harderwijk, through its mayor, awards Royal Honours to recognize outstanding volunteers in the community. This tradition highlights the government’s role in celebrating civic engagement and encouraging public service.
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Who receives a royal honour?
Every year, just before King’s Day, people in the Netherlands receive a Royal Honour. This is also known as a decoration, and it is awarded by the mayor. A decoration is for people who have been volunteering their time selflessly for others for many years. It is important that someone is nominated by family, friends or acquaintances.
Who can you nominate?
Do you know someone who has been selflessly contributing to society for many years? For example, someone who keeps an association running as a volunteer? Or someone who does a lot for a foundation or an interest group? And does this person live in Harderwijk or Hierden? Then you can nominate them for a decoration.
How do you nominate someone?
Would you like to nominate someone? First, contact the administrative secretariat by phone at 0341 56 73 92 (Refers to a phone number). They will discuss with you whether this person’s contributions are significant enough for a decoration. You will also receive an explanation of how to submit the application. After that, you gather all the information needed for the nomination.
Would you like to nominate someone for the decorations before King’s Day 2027? Make sure the nomination is submitted by 1 June 2026 at the latest.
Would you like to know more?
For more information, visit the page Honours.