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 Service57
- Business & Economy33
- Education31
- Health & Social Care25
- Arts & Culture21
- Government & Public Service16
- Children, Young People & Families12
- Science, Engineering & Technology11
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion10
- Sport & Recreation8
- International & Diplomatic3
- Policing & Emergency Services3
- Environment & Agriculture3
- Faith & Belief2
honoria.co.ukHonours & Awards for Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2008
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Air Cmde Jack Broughton
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Merseyside
“For voluntary service to the Aircrew Association.”
Alan Claude Tolhurst
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Nottinghamshire
“For voluntary service to the community in South Yorkshire.”
Alan Moore Mcculla
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Down
“Chief Executive, Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers' Organisation. For services to the Fishing Industry and to the community in Northern Ireland.”
Alan Sommerville
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Derbyshire
“Lately Chief Executive, British Gymnastics. For voluntary service to Sport.”
Alfred Charles Shedden
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Glasgow
“For services to the Voluntary Sector in Scotland.”
Amelia Lindsey Wharmby
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
West Yorkshire
“Education Consultant, Association of School and College Leaders. For services to Education.”
Andrew Vincent Kelly
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Buckinghamshire
“Lately Grade B1, Ministry of Defence.”
Andy Gale
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
South Glamorgan
“Lately Specialist Adviser, Housing Needs Team, Department for Communities and Local Government.”
Anthony Arthur Nichols
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Surrey
“Secretary to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, Cabinet Office.”
Anthony Duggan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
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
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“For services to Inter-Faith Relations and to Charity.”
Anthony Norman Salter
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
West Midlands
“For public and voluntary service to Older People and to the community in the West Midlands.”
Anthony William Lilley
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
East Sussex
“Chief Creative Officer, Magic Lantern Productions. For services to Media and Creative Industries.”
Arthur Anthony Joiner
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Bristol
“Lately Chair, Bristol Magistrates' Bench. For services to the Administration of Justice.”
Barry Neil Speker
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Tyne and Wear
“For services to Business and to the community in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.”
Brian John Harbord
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Somerset
“Head of Intelligent Transport Systems Development, Department for Transport.”
Brian Lister
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Fife
“Principal, Cumbernauld College. For services to Further Education and to the communities in Lanarkshire and Dunbartonshire.”
Brian Sibbald
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Edinburgh
“For services to Local Government and to the community in Edinburgh.”
Bridget Rosita Stephens
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
West Yorkshire
“Lately Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Nurse, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. For services to Healthcare.”
Brigid Campbell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Hampshire
“Member, Social Security Advisory Committee. For services to Social Security Law and to Charity.”
Bronwyn Curtis
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“For services to Business Economics.”
Carmel Mckinney
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
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
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“Deputy Director, Human Resources Recruitment and Redeployment Unit, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.”
Catherine Mckeever
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Armagh
“Quality Director, Bombadier Aerospace, Belfast. For services to Industry in Northern Ireland.”
Charles Ting Yim Chan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Greater Manchester
“For voluntary service to the Chinese community in Greater Manchester.”
Chiwetel Ejiofor
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“Actor. For services to Drama.”
Chris Freegard
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Gwent
“Managing Director, Newport City Council. For services to Local Government in South Wales.”
Christine Frances Bantock
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Essex
“Section Head, Industry Sponsorship, Medical Devices, Department of Health.”
Christopher John Macgowan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Essex
“Lately Chief Executive, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. For services to the Automotive Industry.”
Ciaran Michael Mcguigan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
North Yorkshire
“Head of Examinations and Assessment, National Policing Improvement Agency.”
Col Charles George Dickie
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Northumberland
“For voluntary service to the Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association in the West Midlands.”
Colin Robert Davies
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Merseyside
“Head, Complex Casework Unit, Merseyside and Cheshire, Crown Prosecution Service.”
Colin Steel Morgan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Edinburgh
“Managing Director, Ethicon. For services to the Medical Devices Industry.”
Coun George Edward Richards
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
West Midlands
“For services to Local Government and to the community in Solihull, West Midlands.”
Cynthia Atwell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Staffordshire
“Chair, Royal College of Nursing Society Occupational Health Nursing. For services to Healthcare.”
Daniel Edward Gunn
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Perth and Kinross
“Governor, HM Prison Glenochil. For public and voluntary service.”
David Gardiner
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“Tenant Member, Estate Board, St Martin's Community Partnership. For voluntary service to Social Housing in South London.”
David Guy Clarke
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
South Glamorgan
“For voluntary service to the community in Wales.”
David James Duncan Livingstone
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Glasgow
“Chairman, The Clyde Group. For services to Maritime Training, Shipping Industry and to the community in Glasgow.”
David John Livermore
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Hampshire
“For services to People with Hearing Difficulties and to the Newbury Spring Festival in Berkshire.”
David John Price
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
West Yorkshire
“For services to Music Education.”
David John Whiting
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Hertfordshire
“Chartered Tax Adviser. For public service.”
David John Yeandle
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Hampshire
“Deputy Director of Employment Policy, EEF. For services to Engineering and Manufacturing Employers.”
David Thomas Prest
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Cornwall
“County Adviser for Design and Technology, Cornwall County Council. For services to local and national Design and Technology Education.”
Deborah Kim Fern
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Derbyshire
“For charitable services.”
Deborah Leary
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Staffordshire
“Founder, Forensic Pathways Ltd. For services to Entrepreneurship and to the community in Staffordshire.”
Derek Anthony Chadbon
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Norfolk
“Lately General-Secretary, Retained Firefighters' Union. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service.”