Royal award, ribbon

The rain of ribbons takes place annually on the last working day before King's Day. Most royal honors are awarded during this "rain of ribbons.

• If you want to nominate someone for next year's ribbon-cutting ceremony, be on time. The submission date varies by municipality, but is between May and August this year.
• If it is an interim award, make your proposal no later than 6 months before the desired date.

• Contact the municipality where the candidate lives. There they can indicate whether your proposal is special enough for a royal award.
• Then check the Ribbons.nl website to see what to do next.

Would you like more information first? Then call Cabinet Affairs Department at 14 0181 or by email: nl

Municipal awards

A municipal award is a token of appreciation for a person or organization that has dedicated itself in a special way to the city and/or its residents. You can find more information on the municipal awards page.

Royal medal of honor

Only an association, foundation or institution that has existed for at least 50 years can receive a Royal Medal of Honor. 

Learn more: Royal Medal of Honor.

Royal predicate

The Predicate Royal is an award that can be granted to associations, foundations, institutions or large corporations. 

Learn more: Royal predicate.

Becoming a Court Supplier

The addition "By Royal Order Court Supplier" may be awarded to small and medium-sized businesses that are prominent in their region and have been in existence for 100, 125 (or multiples of 25) years.

Learn more: Becoming a Court Supplier.