Sheldon Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, wrighty said: Sir Brian May. outstanding human, never more deserved. Not many rock stars could write a song about relativistic time dilation and the twin paradox. Although, come to think of it, John Yager did it too, for Dark Star. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Bean Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I must admit I truly think these awards have become so devalued over recent times, that being the recipient of a genuine Blue Peter badge holds more value. In my world, nobody would get an award for basically just doing their job. That’s utter bollocks. Years dedicated to voluntary work, fundraising or some remarkable achievement perhaps. As for poor Flash..Governor’s Commendation? WTAF? To list it alongside the King’s list makes it look like some hastily thrown together “special” booby prize. If I was you Flash, I would tell them to do one until they found you a real gong and not some homemade certificate. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 The railway guy is well worth talking to, he knows loads and is always happy to chat. He'd ace mastermind on his specialist subject. I don't have much time for the honours system, but I think its quite nice for someone like him to get some kind of recognition. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistercee Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 What on earth is a "Governor's Commendation" - has it been awarded before? I can find no reference to such an award in the Honours section of the Government website; Isle of Man Government - Honours Is it some form of concocted "sorry you're not good enough for a real award" honour? Interesting that the Honours Nomination Form states; "Honours can only be awarded for outstanding service, which may be paid or unpaid. Selfless service to a voluntary body or the local community, or any innovative service which brings distinction and quality to our way of life or to the Isle of Man more widely are especially important considerations." On this basis how did the 3 lady public sector employees get nominated and approved? I don't see any element of outstanding or selfless service in what they have been employed to do. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatnonsence Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I am sure Educationists from across the UK will be looking at our system to see how two Head Teachers are worthy of high honour there again! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Eddie Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 25 minutes ago, Mistercee said: What on earth is a "Governor's Commendation" - has it been awarded before? I can find no reference to such an award in the Honours section of the Government website; Not even a Blue Peter badge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 The usual irrelevant, back slapping establishment bullshit. Surely anyone truly deserving of our admiration would not want to be associated with the thousand years of brutality that was the British empire anyway. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 The awards of gongs to two retired head teachers has certainly raised hackles in the Manx community, and divided opinion. This has been evident on Facebook and IOMNP, one contributor put a post up saying how people are spiteful, and they can’t believe some of the comments. I have no issue with those awarded gongs this year, as it’s relatively normal people recognised. I think if politicos are awarded gongs in the near future - I think that there will be a greater mistrust with politicos and the electorate. Professor Ashford and ex CM Quayles awards given during their tenure, without a period of retirement from office, hasn’t helped. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Mistercee said: What on earth is a "Governor's Commendation" - has it been awarded before? I can find no reference to such an award in the Honours section of the Government website; Isle of Man Government - Honours Is it some form of concocted "sorry you're not good enough for a real award" honour? Interesting that the Honours Nomination Form states; "Honours can only be awarded for outstanding service, which may be paid or unpaid. Selfless service to a voluntary body or the local community, or any innovative service which brings distinction and quality to our way of life or to the Isle of Man more widely are especially important considerations." On this basis how did the 3 lady public sector employees get nominated and approved? I don't see any element of outstanding or selfless service in what they have been employed to do. It must be a Manx Honour. I thought the ultimate Manx Honour was the one you receive on Tynpotwald Day (Tynwald Sword?) Has the Governors Commendation replaced this award? Overall you are right in your thoughts. Edited December 31, 2022 by 2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monasqueen Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 13 hours ago, wrighty said: Sir Brian May. outstanding human, never more deserved. Yes I know he’s not local 🙂 He's already a queen. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Why do people care who gets an award? It doesn't impact your life one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monasqueen Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 6 hours ago, TheTeapot said: The railway guy is well worth talking to, he knows loads and is always happy to chat. He'd ace mastermind on his specialist subject. I don't have much time for the honours system, but I think its quite nice for someone like him to get some kind of recognition. Agreed. To those people who think that some of the people awarded are only doing their paid jobs.... think again. Andrew Scarffe spends a substantial amount of his own time volunteering within the community. He is not just someone who drives a tram. He spends a lot of his own time studying (and helping with) railways and their heritage. He also writes historical books, which are well worth reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 6 minutes ago, thommo2010 said: Why do people care who gets an award? It doesn't impact your life one way or another. Because they never go to those that actually deserve them! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 hour ago, finlo said: Because they never go to those that actually deserve them! but again so what? whether it goes to people deserved or not it has no impact on anyone elses life so why get so upset about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 16 minutes ago, thommo2010 said: but again so what? whether it goes to people deserved or not it has no impact on anyone elses life so why get so upset about it? Ashford FFS! Nuff said! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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