Nominate Someone For a Knighthood
The Orders of Westarctica are a series of awards (also called "honors") created to recognize exceptional achievements related to the nation of Westarctica, reward dedication and service to the Crown or government, and strengthen bonds of friendship between Westarctica and its foreign allies.
These honors cannot be purchased, but must be earned through devotion to the nation and furthering Westarctica's mission.
Honor | Regalia | Established | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
Order of the Orca | 10 July 2019 | Recognition of lifetime service to Westarctica. | |
Order of the Snowflake | 27 January 2015 | Services to Westarctica, exceptional achievements related to national mission. | |
Noble Order of Westarctica | 1 August 2004 | Recognizing exceptional nobility in monarchs and peers. | |
Order of the Desert Heart | 20 November 2009 | Services to Calsahara or recognition of foreign leaders. | |
Order of the Polar Cross | 18 July 2022 | Diplomatic service and friendship among micronations. | |
Order of the Sword | 2 April 2005 | Military achievement. | |
Legion of Peace | 20 November 2009 | The promotion of peace. |
The Nomination and Awarding Process
Anyone may nominate any deserving individual for a Westarctican honor. They do not have to be a citizen or peer to receive an honor, although they will be required to provide a mailing address in order to receive their medal and certificate. When possible, the Grand Duke or his representative will bestow the knighthood in person.
New honors are announced on November 2 of each year as part of Westarctica's anniversary celebrations. The knighthoods are given through Grand Duke Travis by a Royal Decree published on Westarctica's Facebook Page and on Encyclopedia Westarctica.
