Miscellaneous Awards and Honours

Jan 6, 2012, 13:02 IST

General Knowledge Lists: The list of Miscellaneous Awards and Honours.

Following is the list of Miscellaneous Awards and Honours:

 

 S.No. Awards & Honours
Purpose/Objective
First Held in country/year
Name of Body/Institution/ Government
 1

Dickin Medal

Awarded for Conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty while serving in military conflict.  1943 Presented by People's Dispensary for Sick Animals
 2

All-America City Award

It recognizes communities whose citizens work together to identify and tackle community-wide challenges and achieve uncommon results.  1949 National Civic League
 3

Guinness World Records

It contains a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.  2000 It is a reference book published annually
 4

Pipe Smoker of the Year

Awarded to honour a famous pipe-smoking individual.  1964 British Pipesmokers' Council

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