New Year Honour’s List 2023

Mrs Diane Hawkins the Lord-Lieutenant in uniform outside Manchester Cathedral
Mrs Diane Hawkins JP LLB, the Lord-Lieutenant

The Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all the Greater Manchester recipients of Honours in The King’s New Year 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 New Year List are as follows:

Knights Batchelor

The title of Knight Bachelor is a rank granted to a man who has been knighted by the monarch but not inducted as a member of one of the organised orders of chivalry; it is a part of the British honours system. Knights Bachelor are the most ancient sort of British knight. It is given to a person who has demonstrated a pre-eminent contribution in any field of activity (usually, but not exclusively, at national level), or in a capacity which will be recognised by peer groups as inspirational and significant nationally and demonstrates sustained commitment. The following person has been awarded:

Professor James Louis John APPLEBY CBE
A resident of Manchester. Professor of Psychiatry, University of Manchester and Chair, National Suicide Prevention Strategy Advisory Group. For services to Medicine and Mental Health

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.

Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire

A Damehood is given to a person who has shown a pre-eminent contribution in any field of activity (usually, but not exclusively, at national level), or in a capacity which will be recognised by peer groups as inspirational and significant nationally and demonstrates sustained commitment. The following person has been awarded a Damehood.

Professor Robina Shahnaz SHAH MBE DL JP
A resident of Stockport. Director, Doubleday Centre for Patient Experience. For services to Patient Care

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire

A CBE is given to a person 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. The following people have been awarded a CBE:

Mr Peter Joseph MCGHEE
A resident of Stockport. Principal, St John Rigby Sixth Form College, Greater Manchester. For services to Further Education

Professor Linda Joyce MERRICK
A resident of Trafford. Principal, Royal Northern College of Music. For services to Music in Higher Education

Officers of the Order of the British Empire

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:

An OBE for a female and other medals of the Order of the British Empire
An OBE for a Female Recipient

Mr Stuart Roy BENNETT
A resident of Salford. Refugee Resettlement Lead, Universal Credit Complex Needs, Department for Work and Pensions. For Public Service.

Professor Mohamed POURKASHANIAN
A resident of Trafford. Managing Director, Energy Innovation Centre, University of Sheffield. For services to Net Zero Research and to Innovation

Mr Asrar UL-HAQ DL
A resident of Rochdale. For services to the community in Greater Manchester

Members of the Order of the British Empire

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:

An MBE for a male recipient

Mr Charles Frederick BANKS
A resident of Trafford. Chair, North West Wheelchair Users Group and Secretary, Manchester United Disabled Supporters’ Association. For services to People with Disabilities in Greater Manchester and North-West England

Mrs Gwynneth BELLMAN JP
A resident of Trafford. Magistrate. For services to the Administration of Justice and to the community in Manchester

Ms Elaine June BOUSFIELD
A resident of Manchester. Founder and lately Chief Executive, Kooth PLC. For services to Children and Young Peoples’ Mental Health

Miss Lucia Roberta Tough BRONZE
A resident of Oldham. For services to Association Football

Miss Jade Bridget CLARKE
A resident of Trafford. For services to Netball.

Ms Samantha DAVYS
A resident of Rochdale. Equality and Future Talent Manager, TalkTalk. For services to Young People and to Inclusion in Digital Industries

Mr Robert Colin ELSTONE
A resident of Stockport. For services to Sport

Mrs Stephanie HART
A resident of Oldham. End User Compute Lead, Network Rail. For services to the Railway and to Children’s Education

Mr Mohammed Wakkas KHAN DL
A resident of Manchester. Founder, Young Interfaith. For services to Charity, to Young People and to Interfaith Relations

Mr Richard James George MCAVOY
A resident of Manchester. Armed Forces Champion, Department for Work and Pensions. For Public Service

Mrs Mary MCCOURT
A resident of Wigan. Campaigner for Helen’s Law and Support After Murder and Manslaughter Merseyside. For services to Families of the Victims of Unlawful Killing

Mrs Teresa Michelle MCLAUGHLIN
A resident of Stockport. Student Engagement and Student Voice Lead, Trafford College Group, Trafford, Greater Manchester. For services to Education

Mrs Elizabeth MORLEY
A resident of Bury. For services to the community in Bolton and Bury

Mrs Shelly Jayne QUINTON-HULME
A resident of Trafford. For services to the community in Stretford

Ms Elizabeth SCOTT
A resident of Manchester. Client Engagement Director, Tech Nation. For services to the Technology Sector

Professor Charlotte Anne SKITTERALL
A resident of Trafford. Group Chief Pharmacist, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. For services to Pharmacy

Mr Robert Thompson SPLAINE
A resident of Wigan. For services to the community in Atherton, Greater Manchester and the North West


Medallists of the Order of the British Empire

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:

Male and Female British Empire Medals

Mr Christopher Paul ASHWORTH
A resident of Tameside. Estates Manager, Ashton Sixth Form College. For services to Further Education

Mr Martyn James DAVIES
A resident of Salford. Care Home Manager, Urmston Manor. For services to Care Home Residents in Manchester

Mr John Patrick HOLT
A resident of Bolton. Committee Member, Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club. For services to Wrestling and to the community in Bolton

Mr Liam MANTON
A resident of Manchester. Co-Founder, Didsbury Gin. For services to the community in Greater Manchester during Covid-19

Mr Michael Anthony NEWMAN
A resident of Bury. Founder, Speed of Sight. For services to People with Disabilities including Visual Impairments

Mr Peter Gordon NICOL
A resident of Bury. Chair of Governors, Bury College, Bury, Greater Manchester. For services to Education

Miss Alison Jean PEEK
A resident of Salford. Co-Founder, Women’s Institute Wanderers. For services to Women’s Health in Greater Manchester during Covid-19

Mr Mark SMALLWOOD
A resident of Trafford. Co-Founder, Didsbury Gin. For services to the community in Greater Manchester during Covid-19