Birthday Honours List 2015
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
An entry-level rank within the Order of the British Empire recognising community or regional service.
MBE
Overview
Recognises community or regional service
- Established
- 1917 by King George V
- Awarding Body
- The British Crown
Theme distribution
Top themes among these recipients.
- Community & Voluntary Service133
- Children, Young People & Families70
- Education67
- Business & Economy35
- Health & Social Care32
- Arts & Culture31
- Sport & Recreation27
- Government & Public Service25
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion19
- Defence & Armed Forces14
- Policing & Emergency Services11
- Science, Engineering & Technology11
- Environment & Agriculture8
- Faith & Belief7
- International & Diplomatic7
Honours & Awards for Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2015
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Adeline Reid
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Banffshire
“Founder, Keith Cancer Link. For services to Cancer Care in the North of Scotland.”
Adrian Lawrence Hunter
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Africa. Ms Caroline Jane Quinn
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Agnes Houston
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Lanarkshire
“Vice-Chair, European Working Group for People with Dementia. For services to People with Dementia.”
Agnes Kennedy
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Londonderry
“Governor, Castleroe Primary School. For services to Education in Northern Ireland and charitable services.”
Aileen Francis Paterson
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Edinburgh
“Author and Illustrator. For services to Children's Literature.”
Aileen Margaret Parry
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Cheshire
“Chair of Governors, Oaklands School, Cheshire. For services to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.”
Alan Charles Bartlett
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Warwickshire
“Swimming Volunteer. For services to Swimming.”
Alan Francis Peter Lowe
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Devon
“For services to Scouting and to the community in Budleigh Salterton, Devon.”
Alastair William Marshall Murray
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Edinburgh
“Lately Security Office Operations Manager, Scottish Parliament. For parliamentary and community service in Scotland.”
Alderman John Robert Beggs
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Antrim
“Councillor, Larne Borough Council. For services to Local Government.”
Alderman William Thomas Kennedy
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Antrim
“Councillor, Ballymoney Borough Council. For services to Local Government and Motorcycle Road Racing.”
Alexander Campbell Denholm
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East Riding of Yorkshire
“Governor, East Riding College. For services to Further Education.”
Alexander Munro Mack
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Alexis Charles Dobbin
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Gloucestershire
“For services to People with Disabilities through REMAP in Gloucestershire.”
Alice Emerald Walters
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London
“Technical Lead, Metropolitan Police Service. For services to Forensic Firearms Examination.”
Alice Jane Bennett
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Worcestershire
“Principal, Madresfield Early Years Centre, Worcestershire. For services to Early Years Education.”
Alice Mills
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Belfast
“Assistant Housing Services Manager, Northern Ireland Housing Executive. For services to Housing.”
Alison Beryl Harris
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North Yorkshire
“For services to the British Horse Society and to Equestrian Sport in Yorkshire.”
Alison Mary Pendle
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Wiltshire
“Founder and Committee Member, West Wiltshire Portage Service. For services to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.”
Aliya Jafri Azam
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London
“For voluntary and charitable services to Community Cohesion, particularly through the Al Khoei Foundation.”
Allan McLaren Fegen
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Perth and Kinross
“For services to Scouting in North East Scotland.”
Amanda Jane Butcher
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Wiltshire
“Director, RAF Cosford Airshow and Trustee/Director, Association of Sail Training Organisations. For charitable services.”
Amir Aziz Cheema
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Bristol
“For services to Young People through the Scout Movement.”
Andrew Bell Magowan
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Londonderry
“For services to Economic Development and to the community in Northern Ireland.”
Andrew David James Jackson
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West Sussex
“Director, Wakehurst Place, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. For services to Conservation.”
Andrew Harold Graham
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Lancashire
“Chief Executive Officer, Graham and Brown. For services to Manufacturing and voluntary service to Young People in Lancashire.”
Andrew John Dennis
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Kent
“Brick Instructor in Prisons, Manchester College. For services to Prison Education and Skills.”
Angela Jean Lawrence
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Greater Manchester
“Founder and Executive Director, Manchester Active Voices. For services to Tackling Gang and Youth Violence.”
Ann Mcdonald
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Devon
“Voluntary Trusts Secretary, The Mary Budding Trust. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs.”
Ann Patricia Greenop
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Merseyside
“Foster Carer, Liverpool. For services to Children and Families.”
Anne Broome
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Berkshire
“Private Office Business Manager, Department for Transport. For services to Transport.”
Anne Everett Deane
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Dorset
“Centre Organiser, Struminster Newton Branch. For voluntary service to the British Red Cross.”
Anthony Hugh Mostyn Jefferies
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Dorset
“Editor, Gibbons Stamp Monthly and Stamp Catalogues. For services to Philately.”
Anthony John French
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West Sussex
“For services to the community in Chichester, West Sussex.”
Anthony Ronald Allen
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Staffordshire
“For services to the community in Walsall.”
Arif Mukadam
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Lancashire
“Administrative Officer, HM Revenue and Customs. For services to Combatting Tax Credits Error and Fraud and voluntary service to the community in Lancashire.”
Ashley Stephen Hutchings
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Derbyshire
“Musician and Songwriter. For services to Folk Music.”
Audrey Cuthbertson
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South Lanarkshire
“Lately General Manager, Motherwell and Wishaw Citizens' Advice Bureau. For services to the community.”
Avril Rosemary Newton
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Orkney
“Lately Headteacher, Sanday Community School. For services to Outdoor Education and to the community in Orkney.”
Barbara Edwards
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London
“Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence. For services to Armed Forces Personnel.”
Barbara Elaine Poole
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Gwent
“Lately Operations Director, Acorn Learning Solutions Ltd. For services to Work-based Learning in Wales.”
Barbara Patricia Millns
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Tyne and Wear
“For services to Rowing in Tyne and Wear.”
Benjamin Charles Petre Hancock
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London
“Founder, London Poppy Day. For voluntary service to the Royal British Legion.”
Benjamin Colson
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Norfolk
“Lately Bus Operator, Norfolk Green. For services to the Economy and the community in Norfolk.”
Bernadette Susan Holmes
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Suffolk
“Teacher and Modern Languages Education Advocate. For services to Education.”
Blair Alan Charles Macnaughton
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Perth and Kinross
“For services to Tartan Weaving and Kilt Making in Scotland.”
Brian William Lord
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Greater Manchester
“Lately Prison Officer, HMP Manchester. For services to the Prison Service.”