Birthday Honours List 2008
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
A rank within the Order of the British Empire recognising impactful regional or national service.
OBE
Overview
Recognises notable contribution to community or profession
- Established
- 1917 by King George V
- Awarding Body
- The British Crown
Theme distribution
Top themes among these recipients.
- Community & Voluntary Service63
- Business & Economy41
- Education38
- Health & Social Care30
- Arts & Culture27
- Government & Public Service20
- Science, Engineering & Technology13
- Children, Young People & Families12
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion10
- Sport & Recreation9
- Environment & Agriculture4
- International & Diplomatic3
- Policing & Emergency Services3
- Faith & Belief2
honoria.co.ukHonours & Awards for Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2008
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Abdalla YassinMohamed
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Air Cmde Jack Broughton
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Merseyside
“For voluntary service to the Aircrew Association.”
Alan Claude Tolhurst
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Nottinghamshire
“For voluntary service to the community in South Yorkshire.”
Alan James Walker
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Cheshire
“Finance Director, Jaguar Cars. For services to the Automotive Industry and to Disadvantaged People in Merseyside.”
Alan Moore Mcculla
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Down
“Chief Executive, Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers' Organisation. For services to the Fishing Industry and to the community in Northern Ireland.”
Alan Sommerville
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Derbyshire
“Lately Chief Executive, British Gymnastics. For voluntary service to Sport.”
Alexander Eric Vines
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Alfred Charles Shedden
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Glasgow
“For services to the Voluntary Sector in Scotland.”
Alison Jill Gordon
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Alison Logan
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Glasgow
“For services to Community Relations.”
Amelia Lindsey Wharmby
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West Yorkshire
“Education Consultant, Association of School and College Leaders. For services to Education.”
Andrew Peter Bowen
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Andrew Vincent Kelly
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Buckinghamshire
“Lately Grade B1, Ministry of Defence.”
Andrew Walton Ledger Queen’s Royal Hussars.
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Andy Gale
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South Glamorgan
“Lately Specialist Adviser, Housing Needs Team, Department for Communities and Local Government.”
Angus Francis Jackson
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“For reconstruction efforts in Southern Iraq.”
Anna Wintour
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“For services to British journalism and British fashion in the USA.”
Anthony Arthur Nichols
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Surrey
“Secretary to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, Cabinet Office.”
Anthony Duggan
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Bedfordshire
“Councillor and Chair, Bedfordshire and Luton Combined Fire Authority. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service and to Local Government.”
Anthony John James Bailey
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London
“For services to Inter-Faith Relations and to Charity.”
Anthony Norman Salter
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West Midlands
“For public and voluntary service to Older People and to the community in the West Midlands.”
Anthony William Lilley
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East Sussex
“Chief Creative Officer, Magic Lantern Productions. For services to Media and Creative Industries.”
Arthur Anthony Joiner
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Bristol
“Lately Chair, Bristol Magistrates' Bench. For services to the Administration of Justice.”
Barry Neil Speker
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Tyne and Wear
“For services to Business and to the community in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.”
Bernard Mcguigan
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Armagh
“Head of Estate Management, Northern Ireland Office.”
Brian John Harbord
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Somerset
“Head of Intelligent Transport Systems Development, Department for Transport.”
Brian Lister
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Fife
“Principal, Cumbernauld College. For services to Further Education and to the communities in Lanarkshire and Dunbartonshire.”
Brian Sibbald
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Edinburgh
“For services to Local Government and to the community in Edinburgh.”
Brian Wareham
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Hampshire
“For services to Crimestoppers.”
Bridget Rosita Stephens
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West Yorkshire
“Lately Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Nurse, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. For services to Healthcare.”
Brigid Campbell
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Hampshire
“Member, Social Security Advisory Committee. For services to Social Security Law and to Charity.”
Bronwyn Curtis
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London
“For services to Business Economics.”
Carmel Mckinney
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Belfast
“Principal, Vere Foster Primary School. For services to Education in Northern Ireland.”
Carolyn Mccall
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“Chief Executive, Guardian Media Group plc. For services to Women in Business.”
Catherine Haugh
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London
“Deputy Director, Human Resources Recruitment and Redeployment Unit, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.”
Catherine Mckeever
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Armagh
“Quality Director, Bombadier Aerospace, Belfast. For services to Industry in Northern Ireland.”
Charles Henry Waters Gray Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.
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Charles Ting Yim Chan
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Greater Manchester
“For voluntary service to the Chinese community in Greater Manchester.”
Chief Insp Peter Mark Edward Griffiths
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West Yorkshire
“For services to the Criminal Justice System in West Yorkshire.”
Chiwetel Ejiofor
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London
“Actor. For services to Drama.”
Chris Freegard
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Gwent
“Managing Director, Newport City Council. For services to Local Government in South Wales.”
Christine Frances Bantock
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Essex
“Section Head, Industry Sponsorship, Medical Devices, Department of Health.”
Christopher Edward Price Royal Regiment of Scotland
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Christopher John Macgowan
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Essex
“Lately Chief Executive, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. For services to the Automotive Industry.”
Christopher Webb
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Ciaran Michael Mcguigan
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North Yorkshire
“Head of Examinations and Assessment, National Policing Improvement Agency.”
Col Charles George Dickie
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Northumberland
“For voluntary service to the Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association in the West Midlands.”
Colin Robert Davies
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Merseyside
“Head, Complex Casework Unit, Merseyside and Cheshire, Crown Prosecution Service.”