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Post by stevemacdonald on Mar 16, 2010 23:44:01 GMT
What exactly is required for Hayley to have the title of "Dame" bestowed on her? How illustrious must she appear to be before it's even possible? It seems like she is on path to this distinction, given all her amazing artistry and her humanitarian work.
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Post by Sandy Wilderness Girl on Mar 17, 2010 0:30:41 GMT
What exactly is required for Hayley to have the title of "https://i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifame" bestowed on her? How illustrious must she appear to be before it's even possible? It seems like she is on path to this distinction, given all her amazing artistry and her humanitarian work. Hey ill vote for that one hey.....  ' Sandy xxx |
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Post by Elliot Kane on Mar 17, 2010 1:03:52 GMT
I suspect it's inevitable if she keeps on doing what she's doing, Steve. But probably not until she's in her 40s at the earliest. Making someone a Dame tends to be a recognition of achievement over many years. I'm sure there are a few exceptions to that rule, but mostly it's so.
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Post by Joe on Mar 17, 2010 1:46:57 GMT
What exactly is required for Hayley to have the title of "https://i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifame" bestowed on her? How illustrious must she appear to be before it's even possible? It seems like she is on path to this distinction, given all her amazing artistry and her humanitarian work. Hi Steve, Certainly Hayley has done so much good...I do hope one day she is in either the Birthday or the New Years' Honours List. Here are some basic questions in the nomination process..Has your nominee:
•made a difference to their community or field of work?
•brought distinction to British life and enhanced its reputation?
•exemplified the best sustained and selfless voluntary service?
•demonstrated innovation and entrepreneurship?
•carried the respect of their peers?
•changed things, with an emphasis on achievement?
•improved the lot of those less able to help themselves?
•displayed moral courage and vision in making and delivering tough choices?I can say YES to ALL ! --Sir Joe, FC, PA, USA |
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Post by Sandy Wilderness Girl on Mar 17, 2010 3:05:41 GMT
Hey SIR Joe…Hayley definitely meets all that criteria hey…..NOW she just wait to get older…..geeee wot a terrible thought hey…  Sandy xxx |
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Post by Libby on Mar 17, 2010 5:15:11 GMT
When Hayley's old, I'll be even older! |
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Post by Richard on Mar 17, 2010 9:11:22 GMT
Hello folks! It may be a little too early for Hayley to become a Dame, but I would certainly like to see her made an MBE, or possibly an OBE. I study every honours list with great interest, and I'm sure Hayley's name will appear before too long.  Richard  |
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Post by rockman on Mar 17, 2010 11:05:03 GMT
If Hayley continues to work so hard with her charities then I think that an honour is inevitable at some time in the future. But you are correct to think that the award of a Damehood is unlikely at present. With a few exceptions (I'm thinking about Kelly Holmes), most people graduate from a CBE to the rank of Dame after about 10 years.
My wife was awarded a CBE in 2006 (for services to English Literature - but really for her charity work) and she has no expectations for that to be increased to a Damehood in the foreseeable future. The honours system should not be devalued, in my humble opinion.
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Post by Martin on Mar 17, 2010 11:40:23 GMT
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Post by stevemacdonald on Mar 17, 2010 15:25:13 GMT
Thanks, Joe! Since this seems to be a nomination-based thing, I propose we all do our part to get Hayley nominated. If we all help out the way we diligently did on that Twitter Wall of Fame vote she could well become the "youngest-ever" Dame, **SPAM? PLEASE REPORT la her Unicef ambassadorship. I don't see this as devaluing the system, rather, bringing it up a few notches. |
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Post by Richard on Mar 17, 2010 15:50:26 GMT
Thread locked pending discussions with the Management Team. This may take time due to problems at ProBoards.
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Post by Dave on Mar 17, 2010 16:02:02 GMT
Thanks, Joe! Since this seems to be a nomination-based thing, I propose we all do our part to get Hayley nominated. If we all help out the way we diligently did on that Twitter Wall of Fame vote she could well become the "youngest-ever" Dame, **SPAM? PLEASE REPORT la her Unicef ambassadorship. I don't see this as devaluing the system, rather, bringing it up a few notches. Hi Steve, The three UK members of staff who have seen this raised our collective eyebrows at your suggestion, as this isn't how the honours system works and a public campaign would likely cause embarrassment to Hayley. There's no problem with this thread in a general and light-hearted sense, and I am sure that we all agree with the spirit of it but please, no more talk about "Twitter" type campaigns for "Dame Hayley". It really doesn't work like that! Cheers, Dave ( thread unlocked) |
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Post by grant on Mar 17, 2010 18:02:04 GMT
Hello everyone I think we would all like to see Hayley honoured in some way and yes, 'Dame' would be the icing on the cake. The only significant fact I have been able to ascertain is that, currently, the youngest dame, who just happens to live about twenty minutes drive from where I live, is Dame Ellen McArthur and she was honoured at the age of 28. Although Hayley would appear too young at the moment, I would hope that she is "on the radar" Best wishes Grant |
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Post by stevemacdonald on Mar 23, 2010 14:56:04 GMT
Thanks for setting me straight. I now see there's no reason to push for this. However, I do think we could make a strong case for knighting Dave and Grant.
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