About time this daft 6 monthly fest was binned for civil servants, sports "stars" and singers getting an award for just doing their job. Awards for bravery only. About time a woman won the VC, with more in combat it'll happen.
I was impressed by an actress on the radio the other day who had turned down an honour for services to the theatre because she said acting was her job, for which she got paid, and didn't see why she should get a medal for it as well. Awards for bravery only is a bit harsh maybe - charity work is one field that deserves recognition. Re the Victoria Cross, looking at the amazing citations for the girls who have won the MC so far I think you are right, it's just a matter of time