Birthday Honours List 2015
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.
- Education37
- Community & Voluntary Service36
- Business & Economy35
- Children, Young People & Families25
- Arts & Culture24
- Health & Social Care20
- Government & Public Service16
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion13
- Science, Engineering & Technology13
- Defence & Armed Forces12
- Environment & Agriculture9
- Sport & Recreation8
- Policing & Emergency Services7
- Faith & Belief3
honoria.co.ukHonours & Awards for Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2015
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Adrian Philip Penfold
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Head of Planning, British Land and Author, Penfold Review. For services to the Property Industry and public service to Planning.”
Adrian Reilly
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Alan Simpson
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Stirling and Falkirk
“Chair of Court, University of Stirling. For services to Education.”
Alan Stewart Gilfillan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Edinburgh
“Assistant Chief Executive, Scottish Parliament. For public and parliamentary services in Scotland.”
Aldham Edward Robarts
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Denbighshire
“Benefactor, Liverpool John Moores University. For services to Higher Education and to the City of Liverpool.”
Alexander Martin Clunes
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Dorset
“For services to Drama, charity and to the community in Dorset.”
Alistair Fox
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Amy Louise Holmes
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Director, Better Regulation, EU and International, Defra. For services to Public Administration.”
Andrew Burns
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Andrew David Bacon
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Leicestershire
“Lately Chair, Leicester and Leicestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Lately Director, British Gas/Centrica. For services to Business and the Economy.”
Andrew Hodgson
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Lancashire
“Chief Executive Officer, SMD Ltd and Deputy Chair, North East Local Enterprise Partnership. For services to Manufacturing and the North East Economy.”
Andrew Mcconnell
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West Yorkshire
“For services to Accounting and the community in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.”
Andrew Stephen Griffiths
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West Midlands
“Lately Headteacher, Ellowes Hall Sports College, Dudley, West Midlands. For services to Education.”
Andrew Taylor
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Andrew Wallis
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Bristol
“Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Unseen. For services to the Eradication of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery.”
Angela Mary Main
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Isle of Man
“Lately Lawyer, Solicitors' Office, HM Revenue and Customs. For services to Legal Work and Taxpayers.”
Angela Mary Scrutton
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Head of Drugs Legislation, Home Office. For services to Public Protection through Drugs Control.”
Angharad Andrea Thomas
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Head, Drugs Licensing and Compliance Unit, Home Office. For services to the UK Pharmaceutical Industry and the Control of Drugs.”
Angus Essenhigh
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Ann Lindsay Maxwell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
East Lothian
“Founder, Muir Maxwell Trust. For charitable services to the Treatment and Care of Epilepsy in Children.”
Anthony Kendall
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Chair, London Youth Games. For services to Youth Sport.”
Antoinette Harvey
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Buckinghamshire
“Senior Geoscientist, Oil and Gas Authority. For services to Energy Development.”
Arwyn Lewis
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Atul Pathak
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Buckinghamshire
“Managing Director, Appt Corporation Ltd. For services to Entrepreneurship.”
Professor Averil Mary Macdonald
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Hampshire
“Professort Emerita, University of Reading. For services to Women in Science and Public Engagement with Science.”
Barry Langford High
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Gloucestershire
“For services to charity and to the community in Blockley, Gloucestershire.”
Benjamin Fitch
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Bill William Foster Caldwell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Belfast
“Honorary Treasurer, Bryson Charitable Group. For services to the community in Northern Ireland.”
Brian Martin Walsh
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Derbyshire
“Executive Director of People, Coventry City Council. For services to Social Care.”
Brian Rhys Davies
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Monmouthshire
“Lately Chef de Mission, Team Wales, 2014 Commonwealth Games. For services to Sport in Wales.”
Brig John Anthony Anderson
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Berkshire
“Chairman, The Gurkha Brigade Association. For services to the Gurkha Regiments.”
Candida Gertler
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Co-founder, Outset Contemporary Art Fund. For services to Contemporary Visual Arts and Arts Philanthropy.”
Carol Anne Rosati
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Somerset
“Founder, Inspire and Aspire and Director, Harvey Nash. For services to Women in Business.”
Caroline Criado-Perez
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Journalist. For services to Equality and Diversity, particularly in the Media.”
Carolyn Margaret McIntyre Campbell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Lately Head of International, Quality Assurance Agency. For services to Higher Education.”
Cathryn James
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Chief Executive, Public Concern at Work. For services to Employment Rights.”
Cheryl Anne Coppell
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Berkshire
“Chief Executive, London Borough of Havering. For services to Local Government.”
Christine Banim
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Cheshire
“National Service Director, Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. For services to Children.”
Professor Christopher John Budd
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Bristol
“Professor in Applied Mathematics, University of Bath. For services to Science and Mathematics Education.”
Claire Lois Whitaker
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Poole, Dorset
“Director, Serious. For services to Jazz.”
Clifton John Claude Ibbett
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Bedfordshire
“For services to charity and to the community in Bedfordshire.”
Colin Alexander Kinnear
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Worcestershire
“For services to the Arts and Education in Worcestershire.”
Conall Gerald Maclynn
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Down
“Lately President, Appeals Tribunals Northern Ireland. For services to Independent Tribunals in Northern Ireland.”
Councillor Claire Kober
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Leader, Haringey Borough Council. For services to Local Government.”
Councillor James Mcmahon
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Greater Manchester
“Leader, Oldham Council. For services to the community in Oldham.”
Councillor Teresa Ann Jude O'Neill
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Leader, Bexley Borough Council and Vice Chair and Conservative Group Leader, London Councils. For services to the community and Local Government in London.”
Davendra Sharma
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David Ahern
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Oxfordshire
“Chief Executive Officer, Shannon Trust. For services to Prisoners and the community.”