Royal award, ribbon

Do you know someone who is serving society in a special way and deserves a ribbon? You can nominate that person for a royal decoration.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony

Most ribbons are awarded during the Ribbon Rain, which takes place each year on the last working day before King's Day.

  • Would you like to nominate someone for next year's ribbon-cutting ceremony? Submit your application to the municipality by July 1 of this year.
  • Is it a special or interim award?
    Make sure your application is received at least 6 months in advance.
  • Your request must be submitted to the municipality where the nominee lives.
  • Unsure if someone is eligible? If so, contact them by emailing onderscheidingen@zoetermeer.nl or calling 14 079.

Apply

  • Fill out a short application form at www.lintjes.nl.
  • This form will be forwarded to the municipality.
  • A staff member will assess whether the application is promising and contact you if necessary. 
  • You will then receive an email with a link to the full proposal form which you must complete.

Other awards

Municipal awards

A municipal award is a token of appreciation for a person or organization that has dedicated themselves in a special way to the city of Zoetermeer and/or its residents. The municipality of Zoetermeer has four different municipal awards.

For more information, see Municipal Awards.

Royal predicate

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

For more information, see Royal predicate.

Becoming a Court Supplier

The addition "By Royal Order Court Supplier" can 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.

For more information, see Becoming a Court Supplier.