How to nominate someone for an honorary distinction

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Last updated: 28/05/2026

Understanding the process

There are 6 types of honorary distinctions:

Medals of the Order of Saint-Charles
Medals of the Order of the Grimaldi
Medals of the Order of Cultural Merit
Medals for Physical Education and Sports
Long Service Medals
Volunteers Medals of Honour

Find full details of each distinction, by following this link.

You can nominate someone for an honorary distinction as a way of recognising a deserving individual in their area of ability.

Nominations can be made each year between april and june.

For 2026, nominations can be made from 30 March 2026 and by:

29 May 2026 for people of any nationality other than Monégasque or French for medals of the Order of Saint-Charles, Order of the Grimaldi and Order of Cultural Merit
5 June 2026 for the Physical Education and Sports Medal, the Long Service Medal and the Volunteer Medal of Honour

The awarding of honorary distinctions takes place every year in november, as part of the National Day.

To make your award proposal via the dedicated online service, click on the corresponding link below during the aforementioned time frame:

Once the form is submitted, a reference number will appear confirming that your proposal has been taken into account.

Invitations to the awards ceremonies are sent out at the end of October and beginning of November.

If Internet access is not available, copies of the form can also be obtained from the reception at the Ministry of State, Ministère d’Etat - Place de la Visitation, every day between 9.30 am and 5 pm.

Invitations to the awards ceremonies are sent out at the end of October and beginning of November.