Highest civic honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky
This article is about the honorable title and Kentucky colonelcy. For other uses, see Kentucky Colonel (disambiguation).
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Kentucky Colonel
A letters patent certificate for a Kentucky Colonel issued in 1987 by Governor Martha Layne Collins
Awarded by Kentucky
Type
State order & order of merit
Established
1813
Country
United States
Seat
Frankfort, Kentucky
Ribbon
Kentucky Blue
Motto
United We Stand Divided We Fall
Eligibility
Civilian
Criteria
Recognition of good deed, contribution to state prosperity, community service, or noteworthy action performed by an individual.
Status
Honorary
Founder
Governor Col. Isaac Shelby
Statistics
First induction
1813
Last induction
Current
Total inductees
About 350,000
Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and is the best-known of a number of honorary colonelcies conferred by United States governors.[1] A Kentucky Colonel Commission (the certificate) is awarded in the name of the Commonwealth by the governor of Kentucky to individuals with "Honorable" titular style recognition preceding the names of civilians aged 18 or over, for noteworthy accomplishments, contributions to civil society, remarkable deeds, or outstanding service to the community, state, or a nation.[2] The Governor bestows the honorable title with a colonelcy commission, by issuance of letters patent.
While many famous and noteworthy people have received commissions as Kentucky colonels, the award is equally available to those of all backgrounds based on their deeds. A Kentucky Colonel is traditionally considered a goodwill ambassador of the Kentucky state, culture, folklore, traditions and values.[3]
^"American Colonelcy". American Colonels. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
^SOS Office Staff (February 23, 2021). "Kentucky Colonels". Kentucky Secretary of State. Commonwealth of Kentucky. Archived from the original on March 5, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
^Wright, David (February 25, 2021) [1998]. "Kentucky Colonel, Since 1775". Kentucky Colonelcy. Office of the Colonelcy.
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