New Year Honours List 2012
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.
- Education33
- Business & Economy30
- Health & Social Care23
- Arts & Culture20
- Community & Voluntary Service19
- Children, Young People & Families15
- Government & Public Service14
- Science, Engineering & Technology11
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion9
- Sport & Recreation6
- Environment & Agriculture6
- Policing & Emergency Services4
- International & Diplomatic3
- Faith & Belief2
- Defence & Armed Forces2
Honours & Awards for Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2012
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Adam Guy Dawson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2012
Adrian Newey
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Berkshire
“Chief Technical Officer, Red Bull. For services to Motorsport.”
Alan Caton
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Suffolk
“Detective Superintendent, Suffolk Constabulary. For services to the Police.”
Alex Christine Crawford
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Berkshire
“Special Correspondent, Sky News. For services to Broadcast Journalism.”
Alice Jane Kelly Purnell
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East Sussex
“For services to Transgender People.”
Amanda Jane Derrick
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Hertfordshire
“Programme Director, Connect Digitally Programme, Department for Education. For services to Children and Families.”
Amanda Sharp
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London
“Co-Founder, Frieze Art Fair. For services to the Visual Arts.”
Amanda Thompson
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Lancashire
“Managing Director, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. For services to the Leisure Park Industry.”
Amin Mohamed Mawji
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London
“For public and voluntary service.”
Andrew Edward Colver
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Hampshire
“Head of Democractic Services, Rushmoor Borough Council. For services to Local Government.”
Andrew Geoffrey Payne
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Wiltshire
“For services to the UK Computer Games Industry.”
Andrew Godfrey Williamson
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Lancashire
“Chief Operating Officer, The Football League. For services to Football.”
Andrew John Minchener
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“For services to international science and clean energy collaboration with China.”
Andrew Kidd
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Kent
“Deputy Head, Kabul Office, Department for International Development.”
Andrew Patrick Keith Boyle
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Herefordshire
“Chairman, Road Haulage Association. For services to the Transport Industry.”
Andrew Richard Dingley Brown
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“For services to UK/Qatar business relations.”
Andrew Richard Glass
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AndrewGrahame MacLean
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Anita Green
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East Lothian
“Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. For services to Children.”
Anne Lesley Tipple
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Derbyshire
“National Skills Development Executive, British Chambers of Commerce. For services to Business Skills Development.”
Anne Mcfadden
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Glasgow
“Headteacher, St Mirin's Primary School, Glasgow. For services to Education.”
Anne Shirley Harrison
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Buckinghamshire
“Head of Specialist Operational Support, National Policing Improvement Agency. For services to Public Protection.”
Anthony Ian Denison
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Anthony Paul Kay
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2012
“for the Middle East, Foreign and Commonwealth Office.”
Arthur John Row
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Northumberland
“Deputy Pension Centre Manager, International Pension Centre, Pension, Disability and Carers Service, Department for Work and Pensions.”
Augustus Beverley Walter Risman
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Cumbria
“For services to Rugby League.”
Barbara Evelyn Challinger
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Lancashire
“Headteacher, Haslingden High School, Lancashire. For services to Education.”
Barbara Hulanicki
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London
“Founder, Biba. For services to the Fashion Industry.”
Brian Adam Hugh Callaghan
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Bridget Mary Fisher
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West Yorkshire
“President, Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. For services to Libraries.”
Catherine Diana Hurst
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Greater Manchester
“Principal, Wigan and Leigh College. For services to Further Education.”
Catrin Myfanwy Maby
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Gloucestershire
“Chief Executive Officer, Severn Wye Energy Agency. For services to the Environment and to Social Equity.”
Charles Blundell
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Dorset
“Strategic Government and International Affairs Adviser, Rolls-Royce plc. For services to Industry.”
Charles Brooke Longbottom
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London
“For public and charitable services.”
Charles Miller
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Edinburgh
“Proprietor, Charlie Miller Hairdressing Limited. For services to the Hairdressing Industry.”
Charles Moore Wilson
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“For services to the British community in Paris.”
Charles Richard Lister
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Nottinghamshire
“Greyhound Trainer. For services to Greyhound Racing.”
Christine Haddock
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Durham
“Headteacher, Larkspur Community Primary School, Gateshead. For services to Education.”
Christine Margaret Manby
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South Yorkshire
“Senior Instructor and Deputy Organiser for South Yorkshire, Women's Royal Voluntary Service. For services to the Voluntary Sector.”
Christine Mary Gillie
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London
“Head Social Policy Section, House of Commons.”
Christopher Inman
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Buckinghamshire
“Honorary Treasurer, British Fashion Council. For services to the Fashion Industry.”
Christopher Mark Pemberton
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London
“Director of National Collections, English Heritage. For services to Heritage.”
Christopher Paul O’Connor
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Christopher Preddie
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London
“For services to Young People in London.”
Christopher Sandford Hall
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Kent
“Chairman, World Horse Welfare. For services to Equine Welfare.”
Christopher Thomas Sharratt
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South Yorkshire
“Lately Chief Executive, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. For services to Child Health.”
Clive Christian
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Cheshire
“Designer. For services to the Luxury Goods Industry.”
Colin Clifford Pyrah
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North Yorkshire
“Special Projects Director, Paragon Creative. For services to the UK Heritage Industry.”