Order of Ash and Elm
| Orða Asks o Emblo Order of Ash and Elm | |
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Awarded by  Senate of the Lakes
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| Award of Hurmu
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| Type | Order of Merit |
| Ribbon | green and silver |
| Eligibility | citizens and other subjects of the Order of the Holy Lakes and foreign nationals who have made outstanding contributions to the nation in areas such as peace, public service, arts, sciences, industry, or humanitarian efforts |
| Sovereign | Senate of the Lakes |
| Chancellor | Marcus Avon-El Myksos (ex officio) |
| Principal Commander | Utas Enrique Naian (ex officio) |
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| Statistics | |
| Established | 1738 AN |
| First induction | 1746 AN |
| Last induction | 1746 AN |
| Total inductees | 9 |
The Order of Ash and Elm (Orða Asks o Emblo) is an order of merit in Hurmu. It is below the rank of Order of the Holy Lakes under which it is subservient. The Order of Ash and Elm was established by an Act of Senate establishing the Order of Ash and Elm in 1738.
Nominations
Nominations may be submitted to the Chancellor by:
- Senators
- Members of the Secretariat of State
- Head of State of a Realm
- Head of Government of a Realm
- Current members of the Order of the Ash and Elm
In reviewing the nominations, the Chancellor (ex officio the Chancellor of the Order of Ash and Elm) is helped by a committee on nominations, consisting, since 1746, of:
- Utas Enrique Naian, Commander of the Order of the Holy Lakes (ex officio principal commander of the Order of Ash and Elm)
- Jaya Prabhu, Mother of the Senate
- Anastasia, Secretary of State for External Relations
Induction
The process of inducting individuals into the Order of Ash and Elm is governed by the Act of Senate of the Lakes and further detailed by protocol. The Order is designed to recognize those (both citizens of Hurmu and foreign nationals) who have made exceptional contributions to the Order of the Holy Lakes or its realms.
Classes and Eligibility
The Order comprises four classes. The eligibility for each is as follows:
| Class | Citizens of Hurmu (Hurmudans) | Foreign Nationals |
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| Knight Commander of the Order (KCAE) | Former First Secretaries of the Order (retired from politics), who have left a significant impact (IC or OOC) or Hurmudans with impact in business, culture or education that would otherwise lead to membership in the Order of the Holy Lakes | Heads of state of friendly countries that have done much for Hurmu |
| Commander of the Order (CAE) | Former heads of state of realms within the Order, with significant activity or mark in Hurmu (IC or OOC) or Hurmudans with a significant impact in business, culture or education | Heads of government of friendly countries which have done much for Hurmu; or other foreigners who have made a signficant contribution to Hurmu |
| Officer of the Order (OAE) | Former heads of government of realms with significant activity or mark in Hurmu (IC or OOC) or Hurmudans with a great impact in business, culture or education | Ambassadors from friendly countries resident in Hurmu (OOC: typically those who have made a wiki article for their characters) or other foreigners who have made a great contribution to Hurmu |
| Member of the Order (MAE) | Other former politicians with a long history of service with an impact in Hurmu (IC or OOC) or Hurmudans with impact in business, culture or education | Diplomats of lower rank than ambassador; or other foreigners who have made a nice contribution to Hurmu |
Note, however:
- For Hurmu politicians, induction should be restrictive and typically only bestowed after retirement from active office.
- No candidate should already be a member of the Order of the Holy Lakes
Nomination and Selection
- Nominations may be submitted by members of the Senate or Secretariat, heads of state or government of any realm within the Order of the Holy Lakes, or anyone already appointed to the Order.
- A committee appointed by the Senate reviews all nominations and makes recommendations to the Chancellor.
- The Chancellor of the Order of the Holy Lakes has final approval on all appointments.
- A Chancellery for the Order of Ash and Elm, under the Chancellery of the Order of the Holy Lakes, manages administrative matters, investiture ceremonies, and record-keeping.
Additional Notes
- The Order confers no monetary or legal privileges. Recipients are expected to continue serving as exemplars of Hurmu's values.
- The Senate may revoke membership for actions that bring dishonour to the Order of Ash and Elm, or the Order of the Holy Lakes.
This structure ensures the award remains an exclusive and meaningful recognition, particularly for Hurmu citizens who have not already received similar honours.
