Deeds that should be rewarded include courageous life-saving efforts, scientific achievements or efforts that had great significance for Sweden.
“There are people in our society who make extraordinary contributions. In these cases, it is important that the state can show its appreciation and gratitude. In the future, it will be possible to do so by awarding one of Sweden’s foremost awards,” says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M ) in a press release.
Efforts will be recognized and rewarded via either an award from the government or as an order award via the royal orders of knights – something that has not been possible for Swedish citizens to be awarded since the reform of the order in 1975.
The scheme will be established on February 1, 2023. Awards will be awarded using nominations.