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 and Awards page where you can find out how to do it.
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
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)
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.
Dr Fiona Elizabeth RAYMENT OBE FREng FRSE from Salford
Non-Executive Director, Trustee and Nuclear Advisor. For services to Nuclear Engineering
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.
Mrs Julia FAWCETT OBE from Stockport
Chief Executive Officer, The Lowry. For services to Art and Creative Industry
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:
Ms Beverley Anne CRAIG from Manchester
Leader of Manchester City Council. For services to Local Government.
Mrs Julia Catherine HEAP from Rochdale
Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Hopwood Hall College, Rochdale, Greater Manchester. For services to Further Education
Dr Wyn Gwilym JONES from Wigan
Prison Director and Governor, HM Prison Fosse Way, HM Prison and Probation Service. For Public Service
Mr Ian Lee MERRILL from Trafford
Lately Chief Executive The Shannon Trust. For services to Rehabilitation
Mrs Gaynor Alison RENNIE from Rochdale
Lately Headteacher, All Souls Church of England Primary School, Heywood, Lancashire. For services to Education
Mr Ethan Robert SPIBEY from Bury
For services to Blood Donation Equality and Inclusion
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:
Mr David Llewellyn BARRINGTON from Bury
For services to Mountain Rescue in Cumbria and the Lake District
Mr Peter FITZPATRICK from Oldham
Station Manager, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Burn Victims
Mr Phillip GOULD-BOURN from Stockport
For services to the community in Cheadle, Greater Manchester
Dr Maeve Geraldine Louise KEANEY from Manchester
Founder, The Refugee and Asylum Seekers Centre for Healthcare Professionals Education, North West. For services to Refugee Doctors in Greater Manchester
Dr Nasser KURDY from Trafford
For services to Community Interfaith Reconciliation
Mr Philip John MARSH from Bolton
Head of Openings, OnSide. For services to Young People
Professor Andrew MCMILLAN from Manchester
Poet and Novelist. For services to Literature
Mr John PICKFORD from Tameside
Lately News Editor In Chief, Bauer Media. For services to Broadcasting and Local News
Mrs Kylie Melissa SPARK from Trafford
Chief Executive Officer, Inspiring Learners Multi-Academy Trust, Cheshire. For services to Education
Mrs Georgina STAFFORD from Bolton
Senior Teacher, Rumworth School, Bolton, Greater Manchester. For services to Education
Mr Bernard STEVENS from Stockport
For services to the Kinder Mountain Rescue Team and to Young People and the community in Greater Manchester
Mrs Margaret Rose THOMPSON from Bolton
For services to Girlguiding
Miss Ella Ann TOONE from Wigan
For services to Association Football
Mr Nigel James TRAVIS BEM from Salford
For services to Boxing and the community in Moss Side, Greater Manchester
Miss Keira Fae WALSH from Rochdale
For services to Association Football
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:
Dr Dorothy Joan CLAYTON from Manchester
Volunteer, St John Ambulance County Priory. For Voluntary Service
Reverend David Stephen IRELAND from Oldham
Lately Chief Executive, Francis House Children’s Hospice. For services to Children’s Hospices
Mrs Jacqueline LOWE from Wigan
Foster Carer, St Helens Borough Council, St Helens, Merseyside. For services to Foster Care
Mr Norman LOWE from Wigan
Foster Carer, St Helens Borough Council, St Helens, Merseyside. For services to Foster Care
Mr Ian Malcolm SANDIFORD JP DL from Rochdale
For services to the community in Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Mrs Olwyn TAYLOR from Tameside
For services to the community in Debdale Park, Gorton, Greater Manchester
Mr David Martin TOMLINSON from Manchester
Co-Founder, Chair of Trustees and Project Manager, Acting on Impulse. For services to the community in Greater Manchester
Mrs Suzan Lorelle TOMLINSON from Manchester
Co-Founder and Project Manager, Acting on Impulse. For services to the community in Greater Manchester
Mr Mark John WHITTAKER from Stockport
For services to the community in Marple, Greater Manchester
Mrs Gail Elizabeth WOOD from Bury
Fundraiser, Cancer Research UK. For Charitable Services
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/