Birthday Honours List 2014 2014
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.
- Education38
- Business & Economy31
- Health & Social Care30
- Community & Voluntary Service27
- Arts & Culture24
- Science, Engineering & Technology21
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion17
- Children, Young People & Families13
- Government & Public Service10
- Sport & Recreation7
- Defence & Armed Forces6
- International & Diplomatic5
- Policing & Emergency Services4
- Environment & Agriculture2
- Faith & Belief2
Honours & Awards for Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2014
Alan George Yellup
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2014
North Yorkshire
“Executive Headteacher, Wakefield City Academy and Chief Executive Officer, Wakefield City Academies Trust. For services to Education.”
Alan William Stanton
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London
“Co-Founder and Director, Stanton Williams. For services to Architecture.”
Alexander David Beatty
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Down
“Vice-President, Advanced Weapon Systems, Thales UK Ltd. For services to the Aerospace and Defence Industries in Northern Ireland.”
Alice Rawsthorn
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London
“Design Critic, International New York Times. For services to Design and the Arts.”
Amanda Sara Cooper
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Oxfordshire
“Director of Information, Thames Valley Police. For services to Policing in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.”
Andrea Bryden
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West Yorkshire
“Senior Manager, Personal Tax Operations, Bradford, HM Revenue and Customs. For services to Promoting Diversity and Equality.”
Andrea Clare Duncan
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London
“National Programme Manager, Sexual Health Team, Department of Health. For services to Sexual Health.”
Andrew James Cole
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London
“Chief Executive, Bliss. For services to Neonatal Care.”
Andrew Thin
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Ross and Cromarty
“Lately Chair, Scottish Natural Heritage. For services to the Environment and Rural Affairs in Scotland.”
Angela Harding
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London
“Co-Founder and Trustee, Christopher Place. For services to Children with Hearing Impairments and Complex Language Needs.”
Ann Pamela Kenworthy
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Derbyshire
“Lately Legal Director, Howells LLP. For services to Legal Aid.”
Anna Kim Taylor
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Kent
“Senior Nutrition Adviser, Department for International Development. For services to Tackling Global Undernutrition.”
Anne Jacqueline Wadsworth
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London
“For services to charitable giving in the UK.”
Anne Kelaart
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Oxfordshire
“For services to the rural community in Oxfordshire.”
Annette Hazel Hennessy
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Cumbria
“Chief Executive, Merseyside Probation Trust. For services to Public Protection and Reducing Re-offending.”
Anthony David Rex Watts
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Somerset
“For services to Older People.”
Anthony John Singleton
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Essex
“Chief Operating Officer, Government Digital Service, Cabinet Office. For services to the Provision and Improvement of Digital Public Services.”
Antony William Elliott
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London
“Founder and Chief Executive, The Fairbanking Foundation. For services to Bank Customers.”
Anupam Ojha
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Leicestershire
“Director, National Space Academy. For services to Science Education.”
Arthur Dean
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Greater Manchester
“Co-founder and President, Dwarf Sport Association UK. For services to People and their Families with Achondraplasia and Restricted Growth and to Disability Sports.”
Barbara Anne Wilson
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Kent
“Assistant Director, Border Force, Home Office. For services to Border Security.”
Barbara Jane Slater
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London
“Director, BBC Sport. For services to Sports Broadcasting.”
Barbara Mary Radcliffe
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Dumfries
“Founder, Care Training Consortium. For services to Home Care Training and the community in South West Scotland.”
Barry George Huggett
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Surrey
“Headmaster, More House School and Chair, Special Needs Committee, Independent Schools’ Council. For services to Education.”
Belinda Parmar
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London
“Chief Executive Officer, Lady Geek. For services to Women in Technology.”
Brett Rogers
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London
“Director, The Photographers' Gallery. For services to the Arts.”
Caroline Mary Nursey
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London
“Executive Director, BBC Media Action. For services to Media Development in Developing Countries.”
Carolyn Ann Taylor
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Bedfordshire
“Lately Head of Benefit Centres, Benefit Centre Directorate, Jobcentre Plus. For services to Benefits Delivery and charitable services.”
Catherine Anne Walsh
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London
“Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Barking and Dagenham College. For services to Further Education.”
Chantal Jane Coady
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London
“Chocolatier. For services to Chocolate Making.”
Charles William Roland Heslop
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Northumberland
“President, National Conservative Convention. For voluntary political service.”
Cherry Anne Edwards
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Lincolnshire
“Headteacher, Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy, Bourne, Lincolnshire. For services to Education.”
Christabel Gurney
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London
“For political service, particularly to Human Rights.”
Christopher Hanson-Abbott
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London
“Chairman, Brigade Electronics plc. For services to Vehicle Road Safety.”
Christopher Nigel Bilsland
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Surrey
“Chamberlain, City of London. For services to Local Government Finance and the City of London Corporation.”
Clive Anthony Stobbs
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Essex
“Chief Executive Officer, Autism Anglia. For services to People with Autism.”
Councillor Christopher Ashleigh Holley
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Swansea
“Councillor, Swansea Council. For political service and service to the community in Swansea.”
Councillor Michael Carr
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North Yorkshire
“Councillor, Middlesbrough Council. For public service to Education and Regeneration in Middlesbrough.”
Councillor Shelagh Marshall
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North Yorkshire
“For services to Older People.”
Damian Watcyn Lewis
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London
“Actor. For services to Drama.”
Darcus Beese
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London
“President, Island Records. For services to the UK Music Industry.”
David James Robert Hill
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Kent
“Chief Executive, Milton Keynes Council. For services to Local Government.”
David Jeffrey Thomas
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Carmarthenshire
“Senior Legal Business Advisor, Common Platform Programme, Crown Prosecution Service. For services to Law and Order, particularly Digital Transformation.”
David John Braben
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Cambridgeshire
“Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Frontier Development plc. For services to the UK Computer and Video Games Industry.”
David John Chantler
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Shropshire
“Chief Executive Officer, West Mercia Probation Trust. For services to Public Protection and Reducing Re-offending.”
David John Way
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Hampshire
“Lately Director, Knowledge Exchange and Special Projects, Technology Strategy Board. For services to Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing.”
David Leslie Walker
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Derbyshire
“Founder and Chairman, Autochair. For services to People with Disabilities.”
David Michael Hodson
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Surrey
“Partner, The International Family Law Group LLP, London. For services to International Family Law.”