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:
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.
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:
Professor Sanjay ARYA from Bolton
Medical Director and Consultant Cardiologist, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Managing Director, Centre for Remediation, Support and Training. For services to BME Doctors and Healthcare in the North West
Mr Anthony John MARTIN from Oldham
Lately Touch Judge, Rugby Super League. For services to Rugby League
Ms Elizabeth MARMONT from Stockport
For services to UK health response to overseas emergencies
Dr Eamonn Sean O’NEAL DL from Trafford
For services to Charitable Causes and to People with Disabilities in North West England
Dr Tobias SIMPSON from Manchester
Director, Wiener Holocaust Library. For services to Holocaust Memorial.
Mr Jaco-Albert VAN GASS MBE from Trafford
Track Cyclist. For services to Sport
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:
Professor Bamidele ADEBISI from Trafford
Head, Smart Infrastructure and Industry Research Group, Manchester Metropolitan University. For services to Knowledge Transfer
Mrs Joanne Elizabeth AHMED from Trafford
Tax Partner, Deloitte. For services to Business and Trade
Ms Amanda DELEW (BOMSZTYK) from Salford
Northern Regional Director, Community Security Trust. For services to the Jewish Community
Ms Sophie Ellen CAPEWELL from Stockport
Track Cyclist. For services to Sport
Miss Emma Marion FINUCANE from Stockport
For services to Cycling
Mr Francis Patrick GALVIN from Manchester
For services to Heritage in Greater Manchester
Mr Finlay GRAHAM from Stockport
Cyclist, Team GB. For services to Cycling
Ms Keely Nicole HODGKINSON from Salford
Middle-Distance Runner. For services to Sport
Mr Julian Nicholas HORSLER from Salford
Equality and Diversity Manager, National Highways. For services to Equality, accessibility and Inclusion
Mrs Christine Anne LYNESS from Tameside
Governor, Ashton Sixth Form College, Ashton-under-Lyne. For services to Education
Mrs Wendy June MACKIE from Tameside
Managing Director and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Works4U, Tameside and Greater Manchester. For services to Education for Disadvantaged Young People
Mr Richard O’NEILL from Bury
Founder, Richard O’Neill Storytelling, Author, and Creative Lead Residence, Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books, UK. For services to Education and Literature
Mr Philip ROSE from Trafford
Founder and lately Senior Partner, SciTech, North West England. For services to Children’s Science Education
Mrs Joan TODD from Tameside
Team Manager, Afghan Resettlement and Ukraine Response Team, Manchester City Council. For services to Refugee Resettlement
Mr Kevin Edward TURNER from Trafford
Co-Founder, Company Chameleon. For services to Dance and Mental Health
Ms Sophie Beth UNWIN from Stockport
Cyclist. For services to Sport
Mr John WESTWELL from Bury
Director of System Leadership, National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, England. For services to Education
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:
Mr Brian Allan JOHNSON from Manchester
Chair, Friends of Didsbury Park. For services to Charity and the community in Didsbury
Mrs Joanne TAYLOR from Oldham
Campaigner for Breast Cancer Patients. For services to Breast Cancer Patients