Royal award, ribbon

Do you know someone who is making a special contribution to society and deserves a medal? You can nominate that person for a Royal distinction.

Honours

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 honors? Please submit your complete application to the municipality by July 1. Make sure your application is complete and includes all necessary information and documents. Only complete applications can be processed by the municipality and forwarded for further review. The more complete and well-substantiated the nomination, the more thoroughly it can be evaluated. We therefore recommend that you start gathering the necessary information and documents well in advance.
  • 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 .

Apply 

  • 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.

Other awards

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 .