Ed Sheeran is among around 1,100 people selected by a civil servant committee for this round's Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) awards, Just Jared Jr. reports. These awards are given twice a year, and Ed and his fellow honorees will get theirs on Queen Elizabeth's birthday.

The MBE award is given "for an outstanding achievement or service to the community," according to Gov.uk. "This will have had a long-term, significant impact and stand out as an example to others." Over the years, Ed has donated clothes to charity shops, raised £40,000 to help sex workers, performed in a concert benefiting efforts to fight ebola, and donated winter clothes to the organization Turn2us, so we can see why he's being recognized for community service.

At the same ceremony, other celebs including J.K. Rowling and Paul McCartney will get the even more prestigious Order of Companions of Honour award, according to The Telegraph.

"Chuffed to be awarded an MBE for services to charity and music," Ed wrote on Instagram. "Thanks for all your lovely messages."

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