New Year 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.
- Business & Economy39
- Education32
- Health & Social Care27
- Community & Voluntary Service26
- Arts & Culture22
- Government & Public Service18
- Children, Young People & Families7
- Sport & Recreation7
- Science, Engineering & Technology7
- Environment & Agriculture6
- Policing & Emergency Services3
- Defence & Armed Forces3
- Faith & Belief3
- International & Diplomatic2
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion2
Honours & Awards for Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2008
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Adrian Roger Wyatt
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Hertfordshire
“Chief Executive, Quintain Estates and Development plc and Founder, Investment Property Forum. For services to the Property Industry.”
Alan James Walker
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Cheshire
“Finance Director, Jaguar Cars. For services to the Automotive Industry and to Disadvantaged People in Merseyside.”
Alastair Jesse Head Macnish
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Renfrewshire
“Lately Chair, Accounts Commission for Scotland. For services to Local Government.”
Alexander Jamieson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Valencia Province
“Lately Chief Executive, Includem. For services to the Youth Justice System in Scotland.”
Alison Jane Watt
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Edinburgh
“Artist. For services to Art.”
Alison Logan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Glasgow
“For services to Community Relations.”
Alison Mary Mcdonald
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
West Sussex
“Senior Manager, Processing Directorate, Portsmouth, HM Revenue and Customs.”
Alison Richards
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Oxfordshire
“For services to UNICEF UK.”
Amir Kabal
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Staffordshire
“Member, Learning and Skills Council, National Equality and Diversity Sub-Committee. For services to Training and to the community in East Staffordshire.”
Andrew Keddie
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Fife
“Lately Chair, Scottish Police Conveners' Forum. For public service.”
Andrew Lake
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“Grade B1, Ministry of Defence.”
Andrew Stewart Trotter
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Kent
“Deputy Chief Constable, British Transport Police. For services to the Police.”
Ann Beynon
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
South Glamorgan
“Director Wales, BT. For services to Business.”
Ann Marie Grinstead
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Hampshire
“Lately Non-Executive Director, Valuation Office Agency. For public service.”
Anthony Clive Davies
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Lancashire
“Managing Director, Focus Education UK Ltd. For services to School Inspections.”
Anthony Mcgann
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Merseyside
“For services to the community in the Vauxhall and Kirkdale Districts of Liverpool.”
Anton Setchell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Buckinghamshire
“Assistant Chief Constable, Association of Chief Police Officers. For services to the Police.”
Audrey Ruth Burton
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
North Yorkshire
“For charitable services in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.”
Barbara Dana Broccoli
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London, London
“Film Producer. For services to the Film Industry.”
Barbara Elizabeth Riddell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Kent
“Director of Resources, London Fire Brigade. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service.”
Barbara Margaret Gildea
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“Executive Vice-President, Human Resources, Rolls Royce. For services to Business.”
Barbara Thorndick
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“Chief Executive, West Kent Housing Association. For services to Social Housing.”
Bernard Mcguigan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Armagh
“Head of Estate Management, Northern Ireland Office.”
Brian Wareham
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Hampshire
“For services to Crimestoppers.”
Byron Davies
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
South Glamorgan
“Chief Executive, Cardiff City Council. For services to Local Government in Wales.”
Callton Lloyd Young
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Surrey
“Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Director of Sustainability and Competitiveness, Food and Drink Federation.”
Capt Michael Fulford-Dobson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Dorset
“Lately Lord Lieutenant of Dorset.”
Chief Insp Peter Mark Edward Griffiths
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
West Yorkshire
“For services to the Criminal Justice System in West Yorkshire.”
Christopher Edmund Thurston Rivington
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
South Yorkshire
“Team Leader, Learning and Skills Council Relationship Management Team, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.”
Christopher John Atkinson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
South Yorkshire
“For services to the Administration of Justice in Sheffield.”
Christopher Sheffield
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Merseyside
“Senior Manager, HM Prison Manchester.”
Cllr David John Wilcox
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Derbyshire
“Member, Derbyshire County Council. For services to Local Government.”
Cllr Martin John Hill
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Lincolnshire
“Leader, Lincolnshire County Council. For services to Local Government.”
Colin David Harbin
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Buckinghamshire
“Lately Deputy Director, Border and Immigration Agency, Home Office.”
Colin Mcallister
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Lanarkshire
“Head of Division in Detection, North Region, HM Revenue and Customs.”
Daniel Carrigan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Glasgow
“For services to Health and Safety.”
David Alan Peat
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Lancashire
“Chief Executive, East Lancashire Primary Care Trust. For services to the NHS.”
David Beresford Cragg
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
West Midlands
“Regional Director, Learning and Skills Council, West Midlands. For services to Training and to Education.”
David Bowles
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Durham
“Chair, Northern Defence Industries. For services to the Defence Industry.”
David Hunter Duncan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Ayrshire and Arran
“Lately Provost, North Ayrshire Council. For services to Local Government.”
David John Kendall
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Shropshire
“Principal, Derwen Independent Specialist College, Shropshire. For services to Special Needs Further Education.”
David Robert Burge
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Essex
“Head of Police Finance and Pension Unit, Home Office.”
David Robert Hutchinson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
West Sussex
“Lately Vice-Chair and Media-Side Chair, Defence Press and Broadcasting Advisory Committee. For services to the Media.”
David Robert Parker
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Berkshire
“Director, Information and Secretariat, Commonwealth War Graves Commission. For public service.”
David Whitman
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
South Yorkshire
“Corporate Services Manager, Jobcentre Plus, Department for Work and Pensions.”
David William Butler
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Kent
“Chief Executive, National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations. For services to the Community and to Education.”
David William Hill
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Buckinghamshire
“Director and Company Secretary, Leo Pharma. For services to the Pharmaceutical Industry.”
Deborah Louise Goodwin
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“Lately Member, Audit Committee, Training and Development Agency for Schools. For services to the community and to Education.”