The Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all the Greater Manchester recipients of Honours in The King’s Birthday Honour’s List. Honours are a fantastic way of thanking ordinary people doing extraordinary things and this would not be possible without the people taking the time to nominate them, whom she would also like to particularly thank. Should you know of someone who deserves to be nominated then please go to our honours website where you can find out how to do it. http://www.gmhonours.org/
The people who live in Greater Manchester and have received an Honour in the Birthday List are as follows:
Knights Bachelor
The Imperial Society of Knights Bachelor founded in 1908 acts as the Registry for Knights Bachelor. The Knights Bachelor do not constitute a Royal Order: it is an appointment. The appointment of Knight Bachelor (to men only) originates from the medieval period. Recipients have the title Sir but do not have post nominal letters. There is no direct equivalent appointment for women.
Knighthoods
William John BOSTON MBE from Wigan
For services to Rugby League Football
Order of The British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. It was established on 4 June 1917 by King George V.
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
A CBE is given to someone who has demonstrated a prominent national role of a lesser degree, a conspicuous leading role in regional affairs through achievement or service to the community, or a highly distinguished, innovative contribution in his or her area of activity.
Thomas Paul Richard BLOXHAM MBE from Manchester
Chair, Manchester International Festival. For services to Culture
Nicholas John MASSEY from Trafford
Chief Executive Officer, Forever Manchester. For services to the community of Greater Manchester
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
An OBE is given to someone who has demonstrated a distinguished regional or county-wide role in any field, through achievement or service to the community including notable practitioners known nationally. The following people have been awarded and OBE:
Joanne DARBYSHIRE from Bolton
Co-Founder, National Leasehold Campaign. For services to Housing and to Homeowners
Mark David GIFFORD from Rochdale
Lately Chief Executive Officer, National Citizen. For services to Young People
Professor Andrew Graeme ROWLAND from Manchester
Officer for Child Protection, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health; Board Member, M’Lop Tapang; Chair of the Board of Trustees, SicKids. For services to Safeguarding and the Protection of Children’s Rights.
Francis Leigh ROTHWELL from Oldham
Philanthropist and Fundraiser, Alzheimer’s Research UK. For charitable services to Dementia Research
Robert James WARREN from Stockport
Director of People and Development, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire and Rescue
John Joseph WHISTON from Trafford
Managing Director, Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North, ITV Studios. For services to Broadcasting and to Television
Michael William WINSTANLEY from Bolton
President, National Conservative Convention and lately North West Conservative Party Regional Chairman. For services to Political and Public Service
Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
An MBE is given to a person for achievement or service in and to the community which is outstanding in its field and has delivered sustained and real impact which stands out as an example to others. The following people have been awarded the MBE:
Gregory James ARCHER from Salford
Deputy County Commissioner and Deputy Lead Volunteer, Greater Manchester West Scout County. For services to Young People
Dr Alistair William BRYCE-CLEGG from Trafford
Consultant, Trainer and Author, Early Years, International and Co-Founder, My First Five Years, UK. For services to Early Years
Robert CARTER from Bolton
Lately Deputy Chief Executive, Onside. For services to Young People
Harry CATHERALL from Tameside
Chief Executive of Oldham Council, and Interim Chief Executive at Tameside Council. For Public Service
Ian Ernest CORNER from Wigan
Patron, Muscular Dystrophy UK. For services to People with Muscular Dystrophy
Scott DARRAUGH from Rochdale
Founder and Chief Executive, Social adVentures. For services to Social Enterprise and the community in Salford, Manchester
Dr Marcel DE MATAS from Bury
Lately Chair, Bury Football Club. For services to Association Football
Paul Simon ELLISON from Rochdale
For services to the community in Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Richard IKIN from Trafford
Founder, Young Farmer Development Award. For services to Farming, Agriculture and Industry
Muzahid Uddin KHAN DL from Oldham
For services to Charity and to the community in Oldham
Brett Ilan MENDELL from Bury
For services to Sustainability and to Leadership
Kathryn Mary MURPHY from Rochdale
Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. For services to Midwifery Leadership
Muhammed Abdul MUSABBIR from Tameside
Hyde Bangladesh Welfare Association. For services to Community Cohesion
Lee PARKINSON from Trafford
Education Consultant and Primary School Teacher, Davyhulme Primary School. For services to Education
Ann SALT from Salford
Scout Leader. For services to Young People in Salford, Greater Manchester
Andrew SMITH from Manchester
Head of Regional Governance and Local Government North, Labour Party. For Political and Public Service
Capt. John Joseph William THORNHILL from Bury
National Parade Marshall, Royal British Legion. For services to the ex-Service Community and to National Events
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)
A BEM is awarded to people who have contributed a very hands-on service to the community in a local geographical area. Either sustained commitment in support of local charitable or voluntary activity or innovative work that has delivered real impact in a short period (3/4 years). The following people have been awarded a BEM:
Joseph William ADAMS from Trafford
For services to Altrincham FC and to Charitable Fundraising
Josephine ALLEN from Trafford
Chief Executive, The Counselling and Family Centre. For services to Mental Health and to Charity
Debra Ann BATCHELOR form Bury
Fundraiser and Volunteer, The Margaret Haes Riding Centre. For services to People with Disabilities in Bury
Luba BROWN from Stockport
Executive Officer, Department for Work and Pensions. For services to Ukrainian refugees
Susan Margaret CROOK from Oldham
Founding Member, Dobcross Youth Band. For services to Music and the community in Saddleworth
Norma GEOGHEGAN from Bury
Volunteer, Imperial War Museum North. For services to Heritage and the community in Manchester
Kevin Frederick GREEN from Wigan
Group Scout Leader and Training Adviser, 1st Shevington Scout Group. For services to Young People
Dr Prashant Jayantilal LADVA from Bolton
Doctor, NHS and Chief Executive Officer, LinkMedics. For services to British Citizen Doctors Trained Overseas
Hafsa OMAR from Manchester
Founder, Moss Side Eco Squad. For services to the Local Community of Manchester
Colin John PARKER from Trafford
Volunteer, Imperial War Museum North. For services to Heritage and the community in Manchester
Dr Marrion Joy WATSON from Salford
Volunteer. For services to People with Dementia in Salford
Dwayne Michael WELLS from Oldham
Head of Commercial, Arriva Yorkshire. For services to the bus sector
Do you know someone who deserves a UK Honour, a group of volunteers, worthy of a King’s Award for Voluntary Service or a business that is worthy of a King’s Award for Enterprise? Find out about the awards and how to nominate here: https://manchesterlieutenancy.org/honours-and-awards/