New Year 2014
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 & Families48
- Arts & Culture26
- Education23
- Health & Social Care20
- Sport & Recreation12
- Policing & Emergency Services9
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion8
- Defence & Armed Forces8
- Environment & Agriculture7
- Business & Economy5
- Science, Engineering & Technology3
- Faith & Belief3
- Government & Public Service2
Honours & Awards for British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2014
Alan Castle
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Kent
“Founder, Tenterden Folk Festival. For services to Music and Heritage.”
Alexander Brian Devlin
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Stirling and Falkirk
“For services to the community in Dollar, Clackmannanshire.”
Alexander Cornelius Copland
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Aberdeenshire
“For voluntary service in Ballater, Aberdeenshire.”
Alison Margaret Mackie
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Stirling and Falkirk
“For services to Falkirk Ladies Football Team.”
Alison Mary Russell
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Suffolk
“For services to the community in Chesworth, Ipswich.”
Alistair Cameron Hardie
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Moray
“For services to Music and to the community in Morayshire.”
Amanda Victoria Schryver
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Surrey
“For services to the community in Capel, Surrey.”
Amarjit Kaur Bakhshi
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
London
“For services to the community in Hounslow.”
Andrew Harold Osborne
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Kent
“Chair, Faversham Municipal Charities, Kent. For services to Almshouse Sheltered Accommodation.”
Anita Patricia Haycock
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Gloucestershire
“Member, Tewkesbury Hospital League of Friends and Volunteer Group, NHS Gloucestershire. For voluntary services to Healthcare.”
Ann Donnarumma
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
London
“Volunteer in Child Protection and Cruse Bereavement Care, Bromley, Kent. For services to Children and Families in Kent.”
Anne Bennett
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Somerset
“Chair, League of Friends, Yeovil Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. For voluntary and charitable services in Somerset.”
Anne Elizabeth Phillips
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Perth and Kinross
“Manager, Peacocks Restaurant, McEwen's of Perth. For services to Business and Tourism in Perthshire.”
Anne Innes Grant
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Moray
“Assistant Service Manager, Youthpoint Moray. For services to Vulnerable Young People.”
Anne Ruth Clendon
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Staffordshire
“For services to the community in Great Haywood, Staffordshire.”
Anthony George Davey
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Argyll and Bute
“Chair, Cardross Community Council. For services to the community in Cardross, Argyll and Bute.”
Anthony Knowles
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Lincolnshire
“Trustee, Emma Jayne Memorial Fund, Hull Royal Infirmary. For charitable services to Neurological Treatment in East Yorkshire.”
Anthony Samuel Haycock
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Gloucestershire
“Member, Tewkesbury Hospital League of Friends and Volunteer Group, NHS Gloucestershire. For voluntary services to Healthcare.”
Arthur Henry Tipper
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Staffordshire
“For services to Music in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.”
Barbara Ann Bradley
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Kent
“For services to the community in Horton Kirby, Kent.”
Barbara Anne Dearden-Potter
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Devon
“For services to the community in Seaton, Devon.”
Barbara-Anne Mills
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Dorset
“Owner, St James Pre-School Link and Pre-School Carer, Bournemouth. For services to Education.”
Barbara Blair
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Antrim
“Board Member, Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster. For services to Young People in Northern Ireland.”
Baron Dennis Sanders
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
East Sussex
“For services to the community in Hove and Portslade, East Sussex.”
Barry Colin Duckett
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
London
“Chair, Canada Estate Tenants and Residents Association. For services to the community in the London Borough of Southwark.”
Bernard Warriner
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Cumbria
“For voluntary service to the Lake District Ski Club.”
Beryl Clare Dare
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Merseyside
“Member, League of Friends of Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. For services to the community.”
Beryl Horton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Derbyshire
“Club Leader and Secretary, CREST. For voluntary service to Disability Sport in East Staffordshire.”
Bettina Dawson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Dumfries
“Manager, Moffat Chippy. For services to the Catering Industry in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway.”
Blanche Curran
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Tyrone
“For services to Nursing in Northern Ireland.”
Brian Albert Fyfield-Shayler
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Devon
“For services to the community in Tavistock, Devon.”
Brian Lowe
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Warwickshire
“Police Support Volunteer. For voluntary service to Neighbourhood Watch and Warwickshire Police.”
Brian Marsh
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Lincolnshire
“Chairman, Humberston Park Hydrotherapy Pool Committee. For charitable services to Education Therapy for Children with Physical and Intellectual Disabilities.”
Brian Wiggins
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Oxfordshire
“For services to Amateur Swimming in Oxfordshire.”
Bryan Eyre Farley
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Surrey
“For services to the community in Haslemere, Surrey.”
Carol Ann Sullivan
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Surrey
“For services to the community in Stanwell, Middlesex.”
Carol Hartley
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Greater Manchester
“For charitable services to Children in Eastern Europe and to the community in Heywood, Lancashire.”
Carol Penelope Gripper
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Carmarthenshire
“Lately Service User Member, Care Council for Wales. For voluntary service to Patient Care in Wales.”
Carole Anne Searle
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Somerset
“For services to the community in Evercreech, Somerset.”
Catherine Ferguson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Fife
“For services to charity in Fife.”
Cecily Mavis Gilbert
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
West Midlands
“Hospital Librarian, Good Hope Hospital, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust. For services to the community.”
Christina Derrick
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Derbyshire
“Team Manager, Safeguarding Children Team, Derby City Council. For services to Children and Young People.”
Christina Suzanne Selby
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Vale of Glamorgan
“Founder, Hats4Heroes. For voluntary service to the Armed Forces in Afghanistan.”
Christine Yarborough
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Oxfordshire
“Senior Organiser, Banbury and Chipping Norton Home-Start. For services to Children and Families.”
Christopher Philip Evans
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Gloucestershire
“For services to Young People with Special Needs in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.”
Claire Emmerson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Tyne and Wear
“Manager, Case Management, Legal Aid Agency, South Tyneside. For voluntary and charitable services.”
Clare Frances Taylor
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Leicestershire
“Head of Student Welfare Service, University of Leicester. For services to Higher Education.”
Clare Victoria Clilverd
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2014
Wiltshire
“For services to the community in Seagry, North Wiltshire and to Young People in Bath, Bristol and Great Somerford.”