Order Rank
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
An entry-level rank within the Order of the British Empire recognising community or regional service.
MBE
Awarded over time
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) appointments by year.
honoria.co.ukThemes
Most common themes among Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) recipients, across all years.
Most numerous themes
The themes most often cited for Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
| # | Theme | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community & Voluntary Service | 2,473 |
| 2 | Education | 1,608 |
| 3 | Children, Young People & Families | 1,374 |
| 4 | Health & Social Care | 1,272 |
| 5 | Business & Economy | 1,013 |
| 6 | Arts & Culture | 976 |
| 7 | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion | 823 |
| 8 | Sport & Recreation | 703 |
| 9 | Science, Engineering & Technology | 496 |
| 10 | Government & Public Service | 471 |
| 11 | Defence & Armed Forces | 365 |
| 12 | Environment & Agriculture | 334 |
| 13 | Policing & Emergency Services | 232 |
| 14 | Faith & Belief | 136 |
| 15 | International & Diplomatic | 130 |
Honours rounds
Rounds that included this award - open one to see the recipients.
| Year | Honours list | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1238 | |
| 2025 | 1245 | |
| 2024 | 1222 | |
| 2023 | 1170 | |
| 2022 | 1220 | |
| 2021 | 1216 | |
| 2020 | 1194 | |
| 2019 | 1082 | |
| 2018 | 1065 | |
| 2017 | 1174 | |
| 2016 | 1179 | |
| 2015 | 1058 | |
| 2014 | 943 |
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding valuable service in a wide range of useful activities. It comprises five classes of awards across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male or a dame if female. There is also the related British Empire Medal, whose recipients are affiliated with the order, but are not members of it.
Background from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
At a glance
- Established
- 1917 by King George V
- Awarding body
- The British Crown
- Rank
- Member (MBE)
- Formal title
- None
Overview
Recognises community or regional service
Eligibility
UK citizens and Commonwealth nationals
- Community service
- Charitable work
- Local leadership
Local to national (exceptional cases)
Rank & Precedence
Member (MBE) - Entry rank
- Above: British Empire Medal (BEM)
- Below: Officer (OBE)
Entitlements
- Post-nominal letters
- MBE
- Formal title
- None
- Insignia
- Badge of the Order
Award Process
- Public nominations
- Honours committee
- Approved by the Sovereign
Announced: New Year Honours and King's Birthday Honours
Royal ceremony
Significance
Valued community service
- Commitment
- Contribution
- Community
Sources & further reading
- Honours: overview - GOV.UK
- Awards and accreditation - The Gazette
- Order of the British Empire - Wikipedia
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Related honours
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)CBE
- Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)CVO
- Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)CMG
- Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)CB
- Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH)CH
- Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (DCMG)DCMG