Crowning Achievements: Four Ismailis Awarded Honours
February 1, 2024 | Canada
In the UK and some Commonwealth countries, service and achievements are often recognised by the reigning monarch in the form of honours, decorations, and medals. Individuals are acknowledged for being role models in various fields, including sport, the arts, health, business, mentorship, and more.
This year’s list of UK honourees, published by the London Gazette, featured Naguib Kheraj and Salim Janmohamed, who were appointed to the Order of the British Empire, as Commander (CBE) and Officer (OBE) respectively. New Year Honours have been awarded by the British monarch since Queen Victoria’s reign in the 1890s.
The Canada list meanwhile featured Nurjehan Aziz Vassanji and Zainub Verjee, who were both appointed as Members of the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada is the highest civilian distinction in the country. Officers and Members are appointed to it by the Governor General of Canada.
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