The Lord-Lieutenant would like to congratulate all the Greater Manchester recipients of Honours in the Birthday Honours 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 he 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.
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 people have been awarded:
Knighthood
- Mr Julian Matthew Frederick HARTLEY (Stockport)
- Chief Executive, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. For services to Healthcare.
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:
- Mr Richard Harrison BEVAN (Trafford)
Chief Executive, League Managers Association. For services to Association Football - Ms Lora Marie FACHIE MBE (Trafford)
For services to Cycling - Mr Neil Michael FACHIE MBE (Trafford)
For services to Cycling - Miss Corrine Claire HALL MBE (Stockport)
For services to Cycling - Mr David John MOUTREY (Manchester)
Director and Chief Executive, HOME Manchester. For services to the Arts, particularly during Covid-19 - Professor Samia NEFTI-MEZIANI (Trafford)
Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, and Head, Centre for Autonomous Systems and Advanced Robotics. For services to Robotics - Mr Sean O’LOUGHLIN (Wigan)
For services to Rugby League Football - Dr Rupert Edward David WHITAKER (Manchester)
Co-founder, Terrence Higgins Trust. For services to Charity and to Public Health
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:
- Dr Rizwan Yahya AHMED (Bolton)
Consultant Respiratory Physician, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. For services to Public Health during Covid-19 - Mrs Catherine Myra CONNOLLY (Rochdale)
Headteacher, Brownhill Learning Community. For services to the Education of Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Children and Young People - Mrs Rebecca GOODRICH (Rebecca Friel) (Trafford)
Chief Executive Officer, Odd Arts. For services to Education and the community in Manchester - Mr Gary Kenneth HALL (Trafford)
Performance Director, GB Taekwondo. For services to Taekwondo - Mrs Humera HAQQANI (Rochdale)
Managing Director, Let ‘s Talk. For services to Business and to the community in Rochdale - Mr William Ernest HEAP (Oldham)
For voluntary service to the community in Oldham, Greater Manchester - Mrs Janet Audrey HEAP (Oldham)
For voluntary service to the community in Oldham, Greater Manchester - Mrs Elizabeth JONES (Tameside)
Chair of Governors, St Damian’s Science College, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, Greater Manchester. For services to Education - Ms Najma KHALID (Oldham)
Founder, Women’s CHAI Project and Lead Organiser, Parent Power Oldham. For services to the community in Oldham - Mr David Trevor MOLYNEUX (Wigan)
Councillor and Leader, Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. For services to Local Government and to the community in Wigan - Professor Srimathi Rajagopalan MURALI (Wigan)
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. For services to International Doctors working in the NHS - Ms Claire Angela OSMENT (Stockport)
Chair, Ongoing Women’s Local Support. For services to Victims of Domestic Abuse in Stockport - Mrs Elizabeth Ekeleoseye OWOLABI (Manchester)
For voluntary and charitable services in Manchester - Lieutenant Colonel Glyn Richard POTTS DL (Oldham)
For services to Education and to the Army Cadet Force - Mrs Pamela Jean SCARRY (Rochdale)
Head of Development, Continuous Improvement Service, HM Revenue and Customs. For Public Service - Mrs Angela SHIEL (Salford)
Foster Carer, Salford City Council. For services to Fostering - Ms Angela USHER (Manchester)
For voluntary services to Disadvantaged Young People through Music - Mr Sanjaykumar Jayantilal VADERA (Trafford)
Chief Executive Officer, The Fragrance Shop and Per-Scent. For services to International Trade
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:
- Mrs Dorothy Margaret BOWKER (Wigan)
Founder, The Bridge at Leigh. For charitable and voluntary services to Disadvantaged People in Leigh, Metropolitan Borough of Wigan - Ms Pamela Ann DUXBURY (Bolton)
Counsellor and Service Manager, Beacon Bolton Counselling Service. For services to the community in Bolton, Greater Manchester - Mrs Helen BEDFORD-GAY (Trafford)
Trustee and Communications and Fundraising Manager, FOP Friends. For services to People Living with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva and their Families - Mrs Ann Denise LONSDALE (Bolton)
For services to the community in Bolton, Greater Manchester - Ms Michelle Angeline MCHALE (Trafford)
For services to the community in the Metropolitan Boroughs of Trafford and Manchester, particularly during Covid-19 - Mr Brian James MORTON (Rochdale)
For services to the community in Milnrow and Newhey, Rochdale, during Covid-19 - Miss Victoria SNELL (Salford)
Customer Relations Manager, Transpennine Express. For services to Mental Health and Wellbeing - Mr Vincent John THOMPSON (Tameside)
For services to the community in Greater Manchester