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Hundreds of frontline and community heroes who played a key role in responding to the coronavirus pandemic will be recognized at the Queen’s birthday honors next month, Boris Johnson said.
The prime minister praised the “dedication, courage and compassion” displayed by the recipients, whose contributions to national life will be honored, along with people recognized for a wide range of achievements, on October 10.
The list was due to be published in June, but the prime minister postponed it to allow nominations for those who went further in the first months of the Covid-19 response. It will reward the work of hundreds of doctors, nurses, fundraisers and volunteers who stepped up in the middle of the crisis.
Johnson said the pandemic was the biggest health challenge of our lives. “As we all redouble our efforts to control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives this winter, I am pleased to have the opportunity to recognize those who have already given so much to this country.
“We all have to do our part, but the dedication, courage and compassion of these recipients, whether responding on the front lines or in their communities supporting the most vulnerable, is an inspiration to all of us.
“We owe them a debt of gratitude and the 2020 Queen’s birthday honors will be the first of many times we can thank them as a nation.”
In July, centennial captain Sir Tom Moore was knighted after his sponsored walks through his garden with the help of his walker raised a record £ 39 million for the NHS and lifted the spirits of the nation. He was knighted by the Queen during a unique outdoor ceremony at Windsor Castle.
