Methinks that if you touted for this particular gong you would get a dusty answer Dobbs. If some member of standing in the community put you forward it would be considered. There are many medals where the criteria are straightforward and I can just check the records and award them.
Others like the Midshipman medal need Keith's blessing. however, always feel free to ask me. If you don't ask you don't get, unless I just happen to notice when I am doing something else.
Rob.