Birthday Honours 2008
Shaista Gohir MBE
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
“Director, Muslim Voice UK and Director, Muslim Women's Network UK. For services to Muslim People and to Community Relations.”
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Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Director, Muslim Voice UK and Director, Muslim Women's Network UK. For services to Muslim People and to Community Relations.
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“Director, Muslim Voice UK and Director, Muslim Women's Network UK. For services to Muslim People and to Community Relations.”
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“Director, Muslim Voice UK and Director, Muslim Women's Network UK. For services to Muslim People and to Community Relations.”
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“Director, Muslim Voice UK and Director, Muslim Women's Network UK. For services to Muslim People and to Community Relations.”
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“Director, Muslim Voice UK and Director, Muslim Women's Network UK. For services to Muslim People and to Community Relations.”
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How common is this award?
The Member of the Order of the British Empire was awarded 716 times in the Birthday Honours List 2008 — about 58% of the list.
How widely is this recognised?
12,550 people have been recognised for Community & Voluntary Service.
Counts reflect the 2000–2026 honours lists in our records; earlier years are not yet included.
Honoured alongside them
Others awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire in the Birthday Honours 2008
Adrian James Clarke
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Aileen Probert Kells
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Edinburgh
“For voluntary service to the Girls' Brigade in Scotland.”
Ajibha Linney
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Surrey
“Director of Public Health & President, Twins and Multiple Births Association and Vice-President, Woking Community Relations Forum. For services to Healthcare.”
Alan Johnson
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Merseyside
“For services to Vintage and Veteran Vehicle Restoration and Heritage.”
Alan Macdonald Clark
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Kent
“Member, Dartford Community Fundraising Committee, Cancer Research UK. For charitable services.”
Alan Pendlebury
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Somerset
“For services to Agriculture in the South West.”
Albert Edward Pallent
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Kent
“Amatuer Boxing Trainer. For services to Sport and for voluntary service to the community in Tonbridge, Kent.”
Alex Alphonso Wheatle
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“Writer. For services to Literature.”
Alexander Graham Gordon
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Royal Air Force
Alexander Highlands
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Greater Manchester
“For services to the Voluntary Sector in Greater Manchester.”
Alexander Kirk
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Glasgow
“Deputy Principal, John Wheatley College. For services to Further Education and to the community in Glasgow.”
Alexander Maybin Wilson
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Antrim
“Chairman of Broughshane and District Community Association. For services to the community in Northern Ireland.”
Alexander McLay Rennie Royal Regiment of Scotland.
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
) The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Alexander Stirling
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Army Cadet Force
Alexandra Buchan
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Belfast
“Neighbourhood Renewal Officer, Greater West Team Belfast Regeneration Office, Department for Social Development, Northern Ireland Executive.”
Alexandra Frith
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Swansea
“For services to the Performing Arts, Young People and to Charity in Swansea.”
Alfred Coutts Ingram
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Dundee
“For voluntary service to Mountain Rescue in Scotland.”
Alfred Edward Jenkins
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Shropshire
“For services to Heritage and to the community in Clee Hill, South Shropshire.”
Alfred Peter Paul Burden
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Essex
“For voluntary service to the Malaya and Borneo Veterans' Association.”
Alice Elizabeth Primrose Wyborn
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Hertfordshire
“For services to People with Eczema.”
Alice Mary Harbey
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Derbyshire
“For voluntary service to the community in Starkholmes, Derbyshire.”
Alison Frankland
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Channel Islands
“For voluntary service to Swimming in Guernsey.”
Allegra Sarah Bazzett Mcevedy
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“Chef, Restauranteur and Cookery Writer. For services to the Hospitality Industry.”
Alvin Kofi
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Merseyside
“Examiner, Identity and Passport Service and Chair, Disability Support Network, Home Office. For public and voluntary service.”
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Others recognised for Community & Voluntary Service
Across the 2000–2026 honours lists in our records, 12,550 people have been recognised for Community & Voluntary Service. See the full list →
Clive Leslie Gritten
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Norwich, Norfolk
“For services to Children, Young People and the community in Norfolk.”
Peter Alan Smith
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Lymington, Hampshire
“For services to British Maritime History and to the community in Southampton.”
Meena Upadhyaya
PersonDame Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
“For services to Community Cohesion in Wales and to Medical Genetics.”
Nigel Travis
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Manchester, Greater Manchester
“For services to Boxing and the community in Moss Side, Greater Manchester.”
David Dein
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
London, Greater London
“For services to Football and to Charity.”
Gabrielle Logan
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Buckinghamshire
“For services to Sports Broadcasting and to Charity.”
Alexander Gibson
PersonMember Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Brentwood, Essex
“For Charitable Service.”
Michael Cooper
PersonOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Swindon, Wiltshire
“For services to Charity and to Sustainability.”
Moira Chrystal
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
“For services to Local Government and to the community in Ramsey, Isle of Man.”
Alison Hickman
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
“For services to the community in Sierra Leone.”
Charles Entwisle
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
“For services to Charity and to Vulnerable People in Mallorca.”
Simon Wootton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Rayleigh, Essex
“For services to the community in South Essex.”
David Workman
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Ballynahinch, County Down
“For services to Rugby and to Community Relations in Ballynahinch.”
Diane Willson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
“For services to the Education Community in Bognor Regis, West Sussex.”
Michael West
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
“For services to the community in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.”
Ruth Verner
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Antrim, County Antrim
“For services to the community in County Antrim.”
Christine Wheatley
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
“For services to the community in Horsted Keynes, West Sussex.”
Darren Ward
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Olney, Buckinghamshire
“For Charitable Service, particularly to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.”
John Turner
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Wigan, Greater Manchester
“For voluntary services to Young People and to Charitable Fundraising.”
Nicholas Ward
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Carnforth, Lancashire
“For services to the community in Over Kellet, Lancashire.”
Craig Trail
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
“For services to the community in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire.”
Jean Todd
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Windsor, Berkshire
“For services to the community in Windsor, Berkshire.”
Donald Todd
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Windsor, Berkshire
“For services to the community in Windsor, Berkshire.”
Hazel Tomkins
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Glasgow, City of Glasgow
“For Charitable Service.”
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Where this record comes from
Member of the Order of the British Empire · 2008
London Gazette (official record), published supplement. View the issue ↗
Cabinet Office / gov.uk published honours list (Birthday Honours List 2008).
Published 15 June 2008.
Location (West Midlands) comes from the Cabinet Office / gov.uk published honours list, not the Gazette notice, which records no recipient home location.
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