Birthday Honours List 2015 2015
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 Service148
- Children, Young People & Families40
- Arts & Culture20
- Education18
- Health & Social Care15
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion14
- Sport & Recreation14
- Defence & Armed Forces10
- Science, Engineering & Technology7
- Business & Economy5
- Government & Public Service5
- Policing & Emergency Services4
- Faith & Belief4
- Environment & Agriculture4
- International & Diplomatic2
Honours & Awards for British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2015
Agnes Smith
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Dunbartonshire
“Caseworker and Fundraising Coordinator, Glasgow Branch, SSAFA. For voluntary service to Armed Forces Personnel.”
Albert Edward Skeates
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Gwent
“For services to the community in Blaenau Gwent.”
Alice Jean Evans
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Suffolk
“For services to the West Suffolk Group of Riding for the Disabled and to the community in Barrow, Suffolk.”
Alison Lawson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
London
“Special Documents Officer Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. For services to Security and Information Rights.”
Allan Jones
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Bedfordshire
“Honorary President, Edmonton Unit, Sea Cadet Corps. For voluntary service.”
Amanda MacTAGGART
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Dunbartonshire
“For services to the community in Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire.”
Amanda Williams
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
London
“Chair, Independent Monitoring Board, HMP Brixton. For services to Prisoners.”
Andrew Howard Quick
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Devon
“xdandcc Website Developer. For services for Retired Police Officers.”
Andrew Joseph Patton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Tyrone
“For services to the community in Sion Mills, Northern Ireland.”
Andrew Michael Arrowsmith
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Nottinghamshire
“For services to charity in Southwell, Nottinghamshire.”
Andrew Richard George Dow
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
North Yorkshire
“For services to Railway Heritage.”
Andrew Wood
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
North Yorkshire
“Executive Chef, University of York. For services to Higher Education and University Catering.”
Angela Mary Harris
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
London
“For services to the Hanwell Neighbourly Care Scheme in West London.”
Anita Parker
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Nottinghamshire
“Founder, Woodside Farm Stables, Riding for the Disabled Association. For services to People with Disabilities.”
Ann Barlow
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Greater Manchester
“Homewatch Co-ordinator, Ashton-Under-Lyne. For services to Community Safety and Equal Opportunities.”
Ann Kerr
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Stirling and Falkirk
“Chair, Motor Neurone Disease Association Central Scotland Committee. For services to charitable fundraising.”
Ann Marie Corbet
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
West Yorkshire
“Childminder, Bradford. For services to Children.”
Ann Marie Corbett
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Childminder
Ann Marie Wheatley
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Glasgow
“Volunteer, Maryhill and Possilpark Citizens Advice Bureau. For voluntary service in Glasgow.”
Ann Susan Walkden-Williams
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Denbighshire
“For charitable services and services to the community in Prestatyn, Denbighshire.”
Anne Callaghan
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Nottinghamshire
“Parenting Practitioner, Nottinghamshire. For services to Children and Families.”
Anne Frances MacCALLUM
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Gloucestershire
“Head of Specialist Services, Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust. For services to Nursing.”
Anne Heath
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
London
“Trustee, Home-Start Westminster. For services to Children and Families.”
Anne Robson Lloyd
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Northumberland
“Drama Teacher, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne. For services to Education and to the community in Newcastle Upon Tyne.”
Annie Watt Amos McKENZIE
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Perth and Kinross
“For services to the Ochil Care Home and the community in Perthshire.”
Anthony Higham
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Hampshire
“For services to the community in Hambledon, Hampshire and for charitable service.”
Anthony King
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Cornwall
“Volunteer, National Coastwatch Institution. For services to Maritime Safety.”
Arthur Hugh Conway-Jones
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Gloucestershire
“For services to Heritage in Gloucester.”
Arthur Watson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Dorset
“Co-Owner, The Riverside Restaurant. For services to the Hospitality Industry in the South West.”
Barbara Anne Turner
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Derbyshire
“For services to the community in Holymoorside and Chesterfield, Derbyshire.”
Barry Ewington
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Warwickshire
“President, Nuneaton Harriers. For services to Athletics in the Midlands.”
Bashir Hasham
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Orkney
“For services to the community in Orkney.”
Bibi Tej Kaur Grewal
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Berkshire
“For services to Interfaith Relations and the Sikh community in Berkshire.”
Brian Gregson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Conwy
“Chair, Old Colwyn Scout Group Committee. For voluntary and charitable service to the community in Conwy.”
Bridget Ann Cluley
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Worcestershire
“Trustee, Hope and Homes for Children and Fundraiser, Divisional Vice President and Trustee, NSPCC. For services to Children and Families.”
Bridget Marshall
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
North Yorkshire
“Yorkshire County Organiser, National Gardens Scheme. For services to charitable fundraising.”
Bronwyn Anne Capon
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Political and Visits Officer
Carl Hingley
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
West Midlands
“Senior Automotive Technician, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham. For services to Mechanical Engineering.”
Carol Florence Doey
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Tyrone
“For services to the community in Cookstown, County Tyrone.”
Carol Susan Wain
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Isle of Anglesey
“For charitable services and services to the community in Anglesey.”
Carole Ann Garrett
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Lancashire
“Director, Profit Optimiser. For services to Enterprise and Skills in Burnley.”
Caroline Estella Fowke
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Wiltshire
“Volunteer, Wiltshire Dyslexia Association and Governor, Sheldon School, Wiltshire. For services to Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.”
Carolyn Louise Booth
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
West Yorkshire
“For services to the community in Aire Valley.”
Catherine Carter
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
London
“Head of Humanitarian Information and Communication, Save the Children. For humanitarian services, particularly for Syria.”
Catherine Lewis
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Kent
“For services to the community in Sheerness, Kent.”
Catherine Wallace Brunton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Fife
“For services to the community in North-East Fife.”
Charles Albert Delmar Lindley
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Founder and Head of Sailing for the Disabled in Cascais
Cherry Netta Leppard
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Kent
“For voluntary service to the community in Kent.”