New Year Honours 2015
Julie Anne Ashdown OBE
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
“For services to Equality and Diversity.”
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“For services to Equality and Diversity.”
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“For services to Equality and Diversity.”
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How common is this award?
The Officer of the Order of the British Empire was awarded 297 times in the New Year Honours List 2015 — about 20% of the list.
How widely is this recognised?
1,958 people have been recognised for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
Counts reflect the 2000–2026 honours lists in our records; earlier years are not yet included.
Honoured alongside them
Others awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours 2015
Adam Michael Bacher Boys,
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
“For services to conflict prevention and resolution, particularly in the Western Balkans.”
Adam Vincent Stewart Chedburn
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Tyne and Wear
“Headteacher, Whitley Bay High School, Tyne and Wear. For services to Education.”
Adrian Tranter
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Nottinghamshire
“President, British Taekwondo. For services to Martial Arts.”
Alan Ferguson
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Northumberland
“Chairman and Chief Executive, Fergusons Transport Ltd. For services to Business in the North East.”
Alan Walter Whiteside,
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
“For services to science and strategic interventions to curb HIV/AIDS.”
Alastair John Wilson Campbell
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Chairman, Campbell Lutyens & Co. Ltd. For services to Financial Services and Charitable Fundraising.”
Alexander Richard Hamilton
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Hertfordshire
“For services to Maritime Heritage.”
Alison Fryatt
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Lately, Head of Health and Safety Sponsorship Team, Department for Work and Pensions. For public service.”
Allan David Bantick
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Inverness-shire
“Lately Chairman, Scottish Wildlife Trust. For services to Conservation in Scotland.”
Andrew Brett Milligan
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Edinburgh
“Lately Board Member, Technology Strategy Board and Head of Global Strategy, Standard Life Investments. For services to Innovation and the Economy.”
Andrew David Moffat,
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
The Royal Logistic Corps
Andrew James Webb
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Senior Policy Adviser, Indirect Tax, London, HM Revenue and Customs. For services to Tax.”
Andrew Juan Corlett
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
“For services to the Manx economy.”
Andrew Martin Hart,
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
The Royal Irish Regiment
Anne Catherine Houston
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Glasgow
“Lately Chief Executive, CHILDREN 1ST. For services to Children and Young People.”
Anne Chisholm
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Lately Chair, The Royal Society of Literature. For services to Literature.”
Anne Patricia Mcphee
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Ayrshire and Arran
“For political service in Scotland.”
Anthony James Baker,
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Royal Air Force
Anthony Jennens
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Chair, GamCare. For charitable services to the prevention and treatment of Gambling Addiction.”
Anthony Olusola Ademola Ageh
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Controller of Archive Development, BBC. For services to Digital Media.”
Archibald Graham
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Glasgow
“Deputy Leader, Glasgow City Council. For services to the Commonwealth Games 2014 and Local Government.”
Arlene Mccarthy
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Greater Manchester
“Lately Member of the European Parliament for North West England. For parliamentary and political services.”
Arthur Cormack
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Inverness-shire
“Gaelic Singer and Chief Executive, Feisean nan Gàìdheal. For services to Gaelic Education.”
Arthur John Loftus Patterson,
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2015
“For services to British commercial interests in Azerbaijan.”
In the same field
Others recognised for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Across the 2000–2026 honours lists in our records, 1,958 people have been recognised for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. See the full list →
Dawn Tinley
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
“For services to People with Learning Disabilities in Jersey.”
Alice Wintergold
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
“For services to People with Disabilities.”
Tyron Woodford
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Swindon, Wiltshire
“For services to Diversity and Inclusion in the Rail Sector.”
Alison Turner
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
London, Greater London
“For services to the Learning Disabled and Neurodiverse Community.”
Christopher Symes
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Ellesmere, Shropshire
“For services to Disabled People.”
Barbara Sved
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
London, Greater London
“For services to Disabled and Learning Disabled Adults in Harrow and Northwood, Greater London.”
Jennifer Smyth
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Londonderry, County Borough of Londonderry
“For services to Disability Sport.”
Scott Rogers
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Saint Helens, Merseyside
“For services to Disability Sport.”
Mary Mitchell
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Leeds, West Yorkshire
“For services to Diversity and Inclusion.”
Fiona Knight
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Corwen, Clwyd
“For services to People with Learning Disabilities and to Autistic People.”
David Green
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
“For services to Diversity and Inclusion in Manchester.”
Claire Flowers
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Bangor, County Down
“For services to Girls and Young Women.”
Sharon Brown
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
“For services to Disabled People.”
Maureen Bingham
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Lydney, Gloucestershire
“For services to Operational Delivery, Logistics and to Diversity and Inclusion.”
Sharifa Begum
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
London, Greater London
“For services to Women.”
Claire Alleguen
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Hove, East Sussex
“For services to Diversity and Inclusion.”
Simeon Yates
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
“For services to Digital Inclusion.”
Hollie Whittles
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Telford, Shropshire
“For services to Women in Business.”
Emma Whitfield
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Walton-On-Thames, Surrey
“For services to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.”
Claire Vincent
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Bangor, County Down
“For services to Marine Science and to Women in Science.”
Clive Smith
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Cannock, Staffordshire
“For voluntary services to Disabled Riders.”
Ronald Sawford
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Kettering, Northamptonshire
“For services to Charity and to Disabled People.”
Karen Salter (kay Salter)
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
London, Greater London
“For services to Disabled People and to the community in Bexley.”
Becky Ruddy
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Thurso, Caithness
“For services to Women in the Nuclear Industry.”
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Where this record comes from
Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 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 (London) comes from the Cabinet Office / gov.uk published honours list, not the Gazette notice, which records no recipient home location.
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