New Year Honours 2015
Dr Elizabeth Anne Edwards BEM
British Empire Medal (BEM)
“Research Scientist, John Innes Centre and Volunteer, Norfolk Wildlife Trust. For services to the Environment and the Public Understanding of Science.”
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British Empire Medal (BEM)
Research Scientist, John Innes Centre and Volunteer, Norfolk Wildlife Trust. For services to the Environment and the Public Understanding of Science.
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British Empire Medal
New Year Honours 2015- Region
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“Research Scientist, John Innes Centre and Volunteer, Norfolk Wildlife Trust. For services to the Environment and the Public Understanding of Science.”
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“Research Scientist, John Innes Centre and Volunteer, Norfolk Wildlife Trust. For services to the Environment and the Public Understanding of Science.”
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“Research Scientist, John Innes Centre and Volunteer, Norfolk Wildlife Trust. For services to the Environment and the Public Understanding of Science.”
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How common is this award?
The British Empire Medal was awarded 315 times in the New Year Honours List 2015 — about 21% of the list.
How widely is this recognised?
1,438 people have been recognised for Environment & Agriculture.
Counts reflect the 2000–2026 honours lists in our records; earlier years are not yet included.
Honoured alongside them
Others awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours 2015
Alan Lemin
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Cornwall
“Head of Student Recruitment, Plymouth College of Art. For services to Further and Higher Education and to the community in Cornwall.”
Alan Parish
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
London
“Volunteer Archivist and Alumni Events Organiser, City University London. For services to Higher Education.”
Alan Paul Vaughton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Warwickshire
“For services to the community in Curdworth, West Midlands.”
Alan Rowling
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Cornwall
“For services to Athletics in Cornwall.”
Alexander James Firth
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Orkney
“For voluntary service in Orkney.”
Alison Graham Hall
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Dumfries
“Chair, Dumfries and Galloway Branch, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity. For services to charity in Dumfries and Galloway.”
Alison Margaret Purkins
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Midlothian
“Guide Leader. For services to Guiding in Edinburgh.”
Amy Innes Wilson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Aberdeen
“For services to the community in Drumoak and Durris, Aberdeenshire.”
Andrew Cornett Clint
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Armagh
“Chairman, Armagh Police Voluntary Welfare Group. For services to the community in Armagh.”
Angela Catherine Warneken
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
East Riding of Yorkshire
“For services to Osteoporosis Research through the Osprey Charity and to the community in Hull, East Yorkshire.”
Angela Catherine, Mrs. Warneken Gold
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Angela Jean Money
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Berkshire
“Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer. For services to Policing and Community Safety in Newbury and Thatcham, Berkshire.”
Angela Magon
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Middlesex
“Higher Officer, Specialist Investigation, London, HM Revenue and Customs. For voluntary service to Young People through the National Mentoring Consortium.”
Ann Chalmers
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Renfrewshire
“President, Renfrew Division, Girls’ Brigade Scotland. For services to the Girls' Brigade and voluntary service in Johnstone, Renfrewshire.”
Ann Garner
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Somerset
“Artistic Director, The Mission Theatre. For services to Theatre in Bath.”
Anna Margaret Glass
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Tyrone
“For voluntary service to Ardstraw Parish Church and the community in Newtownstewart.”
Anne Barratt
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Devon
“For services to Young People in Dunkeswell.”
Anne Helen Grant
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Ayrshire and Arran
“Founder and lately Chairman, Save the Children Ayr Branch Art Exhibition.”
Anne Williams
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Leicestershire
“Lately Community Development Officer, Loughborough College and Borough Councillor, Charnwood. For services to Further Education and to the community in Leicestershire.”
Anthony James Hoare
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Buckinghamshire
“For services to the community in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire.”
Anthony Richard Perry
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Gloucestershire
“Flood and Coastal Risk Manager, Environment Agency. For services to the Environment and Flood Risk Management and to the community.”
Anthony Stuart Harris
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Somerset
“For services to the community in Stogursey, Somerset.”
Archibald Frederick Shepherd
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Essex
“For services to Young People in Frimley and Camberley, Surrey.”
Arthur John Biggs
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Greater Manchester
“Chair, Whitemoss Club for Young People. For services to the community in North Manchester.”
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Others recognised for Environment & Agriculture
Across the 2000–2026 honours lists in our records, 1,438 people have been recognised for Environment & Agriculture. See the full list →
Stephen Andrew Smith
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Oxford, Oxfordshire
“For services to Climate Science.”
Lisa Clare Pinney
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Newark, Nottinghamshire
“For services to the Environment.”
Michael Cooper
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Swindon, Wiltshire
“For services to Charity and to Sustainability.”
Clare Olver
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Warrington, Cheshire
“For services to Community Forestry.”
Jennifer Rose-miller
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Nairn, Nairn
“For services to Local Heritage and to the community in Nairnshire.”
Kabir Kaul
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
London, Greater London
“For services to Nature.”
Stephen Jess
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Bangor, County Down
“For services to Agriculture in Northern Ireland.”
Adrian Isaac
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Boston, Lincolnshire
“For services to the Environment.”
Keith Chalmers-watson
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
North Berwick, East Lothian
“For services to Wild Bird Research and Conservation.”
Philip Stocker
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Badminton, Gloucestershire
“For services to Farming and to Animal Welfare.”
George Seligman
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Romsey, Hampshire
“For services to the Environment.”
Juliet Sargeant
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Brighton, East Sussex
“For services to Horticulture.”
David Sawkins
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Holm, Orkney
“For services to Port and Harbour Development and to Environmental Management.”
John Rochford
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Hertford, Hertfordshire
“For services to Horticulture.”
Andrew Page
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Ringwood, Hampshire
“For services to Forestry.”
Stewart Muir
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Liskeard, Cornwall
“For services to Wildlife Conservation.”
William Moore
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Derry, County Londonderry
“For services to the Agriculture Sector in Northern Ireland.”
Simon Humphreys
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Dorking, Surrey
“For services to the Environment.”
Stephen Hughson
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Newbridge on Wye, Powys
“For services to Agriculture and to Tourism and Events in Wales.”
Caterina Goodhart
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
London, Greater London
“For services to Conservation and Heritage Crafts.”
Ian Glendinning
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Magherafelt, County Londonderry
“For services to Country Sports and to Conservation.”
Camilla Fyfe (milly Fyfe)
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Northampton, Northamptonshire
“For services to Farmers and to Family Nutrition.”
Alison Field
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Winchester, Hampshire
“For services to Forestry.”
Sarah Eberle
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Witney, Oxfordshire
“For services to Horticulture.”
Source & provenance
Where this record comes from
British Empire Medal · 2015
London Gazette (official record), published supplement. View the issue ↗
Cabinet Office / gov.uk published honours list (New Year Honours List 2015).
Published 1 January 2015.
Location (Norfolk) comes from the Cabinet Office / gov.uk published honours list, not the Gazette notice, which records no recipient home location.
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