Birthday Honours List 2012
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Awarded for meritorious civil or military service, typically at a local or community level.
BEM

Overview
Recognises dedication and contribution to community or service organisations.
- Established
- 1922 by King George V
- Awarding Body
- The British Crown
Theme distribution
Top themes among these recipients.
- Community & Voluntary Service166
- Children, Young People & Families30
- Health & Social Care22
- Sport & Recreation20
- Education20
- Arts & Culture15
- Environment & Agriculture8
- Defence & Armed Forces4
- Science, Engineering & Technology4
- Policing & Emergency Services3
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion3
- Business & Economy3
- Faith & Belief3
Honours & Awards for British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2012
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Adrian Frank William Grayson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
North Yorkshire
“For services to Sport in Bedale, North Yorkshire.”
Agatha Joan Mossman
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Bristol
“For services to the community in Bristol.”
Agnes Cynthia Mary Taylor
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
West Sussex
“For services to the community in Rustington, West Sussex.”
Agnes Johnston
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Perth and Kinross
“For voluntary service to SSAFA Forces Help in Perth and Kinross.”
Alan George Watts
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
London
“Captain, 5th London Company, Boys' Brigade. For services to Young People.”
Alan Leslie Hornby
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
North Yorkshire
“For services to the community in Kirk Hammerton, North Yorkshire.”
Alexander Angus Cumming
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Nairn
“For voluntary service to the community in Nairn.”
Alice Burke
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
London
“For services to Housing in Hackney.”
Alice Olivia Pyne
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Cumbria
“Fundraiser, Cumbria. For services to charity.”
Alison Louise Shelton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Dorset
“Centre Manager, The LV=Streetwise Safety Centre. For services to Policing and the community.”
Ann Bagnall
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Buckinghamshire
“Co-founder, the Food Cupboard. For services to the community in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire.”
Anna Marie Hamilton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Belfast
“Personal Secretary to the Human Resource Director, Queen's University Belfast. For services to Higher Education in Northern Ireland.”
Anne Skelton Vance
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Belfast
“For services to People with Mental Illness in Northern Ireland.”
Anthony George Lees
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
East Sussex
“For services to the community in Seaford and East Sussex.”
Anthony Gerrard Mallam
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
West Midlands
“For services to the community in Wednesbury, West Midlands.”
Anthony James Smith
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Devon
“For services to the community in Paignton, Devon.”
Anthony John Cleland
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
London
“For services to the community in Lambeth, South London.”
Anthony Willis
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
West Midlands
“For services to the community in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.”
Arthur William Gutteridge
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Cornwall
“For voluntary service to the Royal Naval Association.”
Audrey Lloyd
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
North Yorkshire
“For services to the community in Whale Hill, Redcar.”
Azalia Ruth Gosling
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Hampshire
“For voluntary service to the British Red Cross Society in Southampton.”
Barry Elmore
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Derbyshire
“For services to School Sport in Derbyshire.”
Barry Thomas Ryan
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Shropshire
“Lately Caretaker, Walford and North Shropshire College. For services to Further Education.”
Bertha Ann Rankin
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Belfast
“Youth Worker, Belfast Education and Library Board. For services to Young People in Northern Ireland.”
Beryl Windsor
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
West Midlands
“For services to the Angel Canal Festival in North London.”
Betty Christine Clayton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Essex
“For services to the community in Chingford, East London.”
Brenda Flanagan
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Lancashire
“Chair, Friends of St John's Hospice and President, International Ostomy Association. For services to charity and the local community.”
Brenda Killick
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Surrey
“For services to the community in Reigate, Surrey.”
Brendan Cojeen
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Greater Manchester
“For services to Combating Homelessness in Stockport.”
Brendan Patrick Gibb-Gray
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Hampshire
“For services to the community in Emsworth, Hampshire.”
Brian Fear
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
“For services to Sport and to the community in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff.”
Brian Milner
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Durham
“For services to the Royal Mail and to Disabled People.”
Carol Ann Mcgee
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
North Yorkshire
“For services to the community in Bilsdale, North Yorkshire.”
Carol Eva Jacobs
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Norfolk
“PA to Dean of Students, University of East Anglia. For services to Higher Education.”
Carole Allinson Dennis
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Oxfordshire
“For services to the communities in Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell and Wallingford, Oxfordshire.”
Carolyn Mccabe
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Armagh
“Chair, Portadown Festival Association. For services to Performing Arts in Northern Ireland.”
Christine Clarke
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
South Glamorgan
“Accounts Payable Clerk, Finance Department, Companies House.”
Christine Hazel Bird
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Suffolk
“For services to the community in Brome and Eye, Suffolk.”
Christopher David Trigwell
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Berkshire
“For services to the community in Kintbury, Berkshire.”
Clarence Bennie Robinson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Staffordshire
“For services to the community in East Staffordshire.”
Cllr Christopher Davies
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Bristol
“For services to The Scout Association, The Bristol Port Police and the community in Bristol.”
Colin Handforth
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
West Yorkshire
“For services to Amateur Rugby League.”
Colin John Nicholson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Essex
“For services to Music in Colchester.”
Colin John Yates
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Greater Manchester
“Captain, St Catherine's Company, The Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade, Altrincham. For services to the community.”
Colin Kibblewhite
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Rutland
“For services to the community in Oakham, Rutland.”
Colin Leslie Plummer
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Hertfordshire
“For services to the community in Sarratt, Hertfordshire.”
Constance Wright
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Somerset
“Governor and Volunteer Patient Representative, Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases NHS Foundation Trust. For voluntary services to Healthcare.”
Corinne Joy Murphy
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2012
Buckinghamshire
“For charitable services through the Karibuni Trust in Kenya.”