Birthday Honours List 2013
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 Service167
- Children, Young People & Families30
- Arts & Culture26
- Education21
- Health & Social Care17
- Sport & Recreation16
- Policing & Emergency Services7
- Defence & Armed Forces6
- Environment & Agriculture6
- Government & Public Service4
- Business & Economy4
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion3
- Faith & Belief2
Honours & Awards for British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2013
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Agnes Burgoyne
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
West Lothian
“Manager, Rosebery Centre, Livingston. For services to Older People.”
Aileen Leckey
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Down
“Lately School Crossing Patrol Officer, Saintfield, County Down. For services to Education in Northern Ireland.”
Alan Gregory
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Lancashire
“Police Community Support Officer, Skerton, Lancaster. For voluntary service to Policing and to the community in Lancashire.”
Alexander Henderson Jack
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Clackmannanshire
“For services to the Scouting Movement in Scotland.”
Alyson Ruddick
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
London
“Volunteer Carer. For services to Carers and People with Special Needs in Islington.”
Andrew Benjamin Phillips
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Essex
“For services to History and Heritage in Colchester.”
Andrew Mccartney
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Aberdeenshire
“For services to the community in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire.”
Andrew Wright
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Greater Manchester
“School Police Officer and Project Leader, Nowt2do Scheme. For services to Children and Young People in Greater Manchester.”
Angela Marilyn Cox
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Hertfordshire
“For voluntary service to people affected by Breast Cancer in Hertfordshire.”
Angela Pauline Lysbeth Gamble
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Essex
“For services to Scouting and to the community in West Mersea, Essex.”
Angela Wilson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
London
“For public service and voluntary service through the Lambeth Youth Offending Programme.”
Anisa Haghdadi
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
West Midlands
“Social Entrepreneur. For services to Education and Young People.”
Ann Murdoch
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Lanarkshire
“Service Delivery Manager, Buchanan Bus Station. For services to Transport in the West of Scotland.”
Anna Lovell
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Dorset
“For services to the community in West Dorset.”
Anna May Wharry
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Antrim
“For services to the community in Carnlough, Northern Ireland.”
Anne Elizabeth Seymour
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Surrey
“For services to the community in Dormansland, Surrey.”
Anne Mary Read
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
London
“For services to the Community Association of New Eltham, South East London.”
Anne Penelope Bickmore
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
East Sussex
“For charitable services through the abcfund in East Sussex.”
Anthony David Dutton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
South Yorkshire
“For services to the community in Wombwell, South Yorkshire.”
Arthur Green
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
South Yorkshire
“Chairman, 3rd Doncaster Scout Group Executive Committee. For services to Young People and the community in Doncaster.”
Arthur William Bonus
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Cambridgeshire
“For services to the community in Rampton, Cambridgeshire.”
Avis Archdale Freeman
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Greater Manchester
“For services to the communities in Leigh and Wigan, Greater Manchester.”
Barbara Barnes
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Dunbartonshire
“For voluntary and charitable services to the community in Dunbartonshire.”
Barbara Elster
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Dorset
“Vice President, Diabetes UK, Essex. For services to People Affected by Diabetes.”
Barbara Gladys Letchford
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Kent
“Lately Branch and Regional Representative, National Association of Head Teachers, South East Region. For services to Education.”
Barbara Warren
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Hampshire
“For voluntary service to Oxfam, Ringwood, Hampshire.”
Barry James Miskin
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Norfolk
“For services to the community in Thurlton, Norfolk.”
Beatrice McAlpine Robertson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Argyll and Bute
“For services to the Church and to the community in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.”
Beryl Warner
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Anglesey
“For charitable services in North Wales.”
Blodwen Espley
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Fermanagh
“Volunteer, Western Health and Social Care Trust. For voluntary service to Healthcare in Northern Ireland.”
Brenda Annie Mackfall
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
North Yorkshire
“Nursing Home Entertainer, Yorkshire. For services to Older People.”
Brian Alfred Kempster
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Essex
“Greenkeeper, Gidea Park Bowls Club. For services to Bowls.”
Brian Kell
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Cambridgeshire
“Founder and Organiser, The Straw Bear Festival. For services to Music and the community in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.”
Brian Wyn Harries
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Carmarthenshire
“For services to the Brynamman Hall and the community in Brynamman, Carmarthenshire.”
Carole Margaret Halliday
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Cornwall
“For services to Young People and the community of Mevagissey, Cornwall.”
Caroline Mary Townsend
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Leicestershire
“For services to charitable Fundraising.”
Carolyn Tracy Whelan
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Cornwall
“Early Support Coordinator, Penzance and Newlyn Children's Centre. For services to Children and Families.”
Caryl Thomas
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Neath Port Talbot
“For services to the Cardris Dance Club, Resolven, Neath Port Talbot and to charity.”
Catherine Longmore
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Moray
“Shop Owner. For services to the Economy and to the community in Rothes, Morayshire.”
Charles Richard Cooper
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Surrey
“For voluntary service to the Army Cadet Force in Walton on Thames, Surrey.”
Christine Anne White
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Monmouthshire
“For voluntary service through Cancercareline and service to the community in Monmouthshire.”
Christine Gunning
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Devon
“For voluntary service to the British Federation of Festivals.”
Christine Iere Ann Johnston
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
London
“For voluntary services to the London Wetland Centre, Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.”
Christine Leaves
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Cambridgeshire
“Family and Friends Care Support Group Consultant, Family Rights Group and Leader, Second Time Around Support Group, Peterborough. For services to Children and Families.”
Christine Leslie Fitton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Lancashire
“For services to Scouting and to the Magistracy in Blackpool, Lancashire.”
Christine Margaret Rostron
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Lancashire
“Chair of Governors, Town Green Primary School, Aughton, Lancashire. For services to Education.”
Christine Mary Wells
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Buckinghamshire
“For services to Music and to the community in Hambleden, Buckinghamshire.”
Christopher Henry Davies
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2013
Edinburgh
“For services to the community in Edinburgh.”