New Year Honours List 2008
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)
A senior rank within the Order of the British Empire, conferring the title Dame.
DBE
Overview
Recognises major national achievement or service
- Established
- 1917 by King George V
- Awarding Body
- The British Crown
Honours & Awards for Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2008
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Dr Mary Elizabeth Tanner
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Lincolnshire
“President, World Council of Churches. For services to the Worldwide Anglican Church.”
Fiona Claire Reynolds
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Wiltshire
“Director-General, National Trust. For services to Heritage and to Conservation.”
Jacqueline Wilson
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Polegate, Surrey
“Children's Author and lately Children's Laureate. For services to Literature.”
Lynne Janie Brindley
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2008
London
“Chief Executive, British Library. For services to Education.”
Nuala Patricia O'Loan
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Antrim
“Lately Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland. For public service.”
Prof Kay Elizabeth Davies
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2008
Oxfordshire
“Dr Lee's Professor of Anatomy, University of Oxford and Director, Functional Genetics Unit, Medical Research Council. For services to Science.”