Royal award, ribbon

Most of the medals are awarded during the ribbon rain, which takes place every year on the last working day before King's Day.

• Would you like to nominate someone for next year's ribbon shower? Submit your application to the municipality before July 1 of this year.
• Is this a special or interim award ceremony?
  Please ensure that your application is submitted at least 6 months in advance.
• Your request must be submitted to the municipality where the nominated person lives.
• Are you unsure whether someone is eligible? Please contact us by email at scheidingen@zoetermeer.nl or call 14 079 .

• Fill in at www.lintjes.nl a short application form.
• This form will be forwarded to the municipality.
• An employee will assess whether the application has a good chance of success and will contact you if necessary. 
• You will then receive an email with a link to the full proposal form that you must complete.

Municipal awards

A municipal award is a token of appreciation for a person or organization that has made a special effort for the city of Zoetermeer and/or its residents. The municipality of Zoetermeer has 4 different municipal awards.

For more information, see Municipal awards .

Royal predicate

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

For more information, see Royal predicate .

Becoming a Court Supplier

The addition 'Purveyor to the Royal Household by Royal Decree' can be awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises that occupy a prominent position in their region and that have existed for 100, 125 (or a multiple of 25) years.

For more information, see Becoming a Royal Warrant Holder .