New Year 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.
- Community & Voluntary Service42
- Education41
- Business & Economy31
- Arts & Culture24
- Health & Social Care20
- Science, Engineering & Technology17
- Children, Young People & Families16
- Government & Public Service12
- Defence & Armed Forces7
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion7
- Policing & Emergency Services6
- Environment & Agriculture5
- Sport & Recreation5
- International & Diplomatic4
- Faith & Belief3
Honours & Awards for Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2015
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Adam Michael Bacher Boys
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
“For services to conflict prevention and resolution, particularly in the Western Balkans.”
Adam Vincent Stewart Chedburn
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Tyne and Wear
“Headteacher, Whitley Bay High School, Tyne and Wear. For services to Education.”
Adrian Tranter
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Nottinghamshire
“President, British Taekwondo. For services to Martial Arts.”
Alan Ferguson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Northumberland
“Chairman and Chief Executive, Fergusons Transport Ltd. For services to Business in the North East.”
Alan Walter Whiteside
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
“For services to science and strategic interventions to curb HIV/AIDS.”
Alastair John Wilson Campbell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Chairman, Campbell Lutyens & Co. Ltd. For services to Financial Services and Charitable Fundraising.”
Alexander Richard Hamilton
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Hertfordshire
“For services to Maritime Heritage.”
Alison Fryatt
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Lately, Head of Health and Safety Sponsorship Team, Department for Work and Pensions. For public service.”
Allan David Bantick
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Inverness-shire
“Lately Chairman, Scottish Wildlife Trust. For services to Conservation in Scotland.”
Andrew Brett Milligan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Edinburgh
“Lately Board Member, Technology Strategy Board and Head of Global Strategy, Standard Life Investments. For services to Innovation and the Economy.”
Andrew David Moffat
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Andrew James Webb
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Senior Policy Adviser, Indirect Tax, London, HM Revenue and Customs. For services to Tax.”
Andrew Martin Hart
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Anne Catherine Houston
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Glasgow
“Lately Chief Executive, CHILDREN 1ST. For services to Children and Young People.”
Anne Chisholm
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Lately Chair, The Royal Society of Literature. For services to Literature.”
Anne Patricia Mcphee
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Ayrshire and Arran
“For political service in Scotland.”
Anthony Jennens
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Chair, GamCare. For charitable services to the prevention and treatment of Gambling Addiction.”
Anthony Olusola Ademola Ageh
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Controller of Archive Development, BBC. For services to Digital Media.”
Archibald Graham
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Glasgow
“Deputy Leader, Glasgow City Council. For services to the Commonwealth Games 2014 and Local Government.”
Arlene Mccarthy
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Greater Manchester
“Lately Member of the European Parliament for North West England. For parliamentary and political services.”
Arthur Cormack
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Inverness-shire
“Gaelic Singer and Chief Executive, Feisean nan Gàìdheal. For services to Gaelic Education.”
Ashton West
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Hertfordshire
“Chief Executive, Motor Insurers' Bureau. For services to Road Safety.”
Babu Mizanur Rahman
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
“For services to peace building and conflict prevention in Somalia.”
Barbara Gelb
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Bristol
“Chief Executive Officer, Together for Short Lives, Bristol. For services to Improving Care Services for Children.”
Barrie Thomas Rutter
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
West Yorkshire
“Founder and Artistic Director, Northern Broadsides. For services to Drama.”
Brendon Batson
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West Midlands
“For services to Football.”
Brian Simpson
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Cheshire
“Lately Member of the European Parliament for North West England. For parliamentary and political service.”
Brigid Mcbride
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Digital Director, London, HM Revenue and Customs. For services to UK Digital Transformation.”
British trade in China. John Michael Hancock
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
“For services to British commercial and economic interests in the USA.”
Bruce Minto
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Edinburgh
“Chairman, Board of Trustees, National Museums Scotland. For services to Culture.”
Cardiff. Michael Brian Pears
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Carol Allison Morris
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Work Services Director for London and the Home Counties, Department for Work and Pensions. For services to Jobseekers.”
Cecil Balmond
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Architect. For services to Architecture.”
Charles Brice Brookson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
“for Mobile Association Security Group.”
Charles Spencer
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
East Riding of Yorkshire
“Chairman, The Spencer Group. For services to Business and the Economy in the Hull and Humber Region.”
Charles Walker
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Member of Parliament for Broxbourne. For political service.”
Charlie Mullins
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Founder and Chief Executive, Pimlico Plumbers. For services to the Plumbing Industry.”
Charlotte Anne Grobien
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“For charitable services to Children and Young People in Wandsworth, Greater London and Surrey.”
Christopher Brendan Kevin Barry
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Christopher Martin Earnshaw
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Hertfordshire
“For services to Engineering and Technology.”
Christopher Ridley
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Lately Director of Financial Management, House of Commons. For services to Public Finances and voluntary service to Campanology.”
Christopher Sanderson, M.b.e.
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
“For services to higher professional standards in the international private security industry.”
Clara Leonara Gardiner
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
“For services to the immigration policy in the Overseas Territories.”
Colin Booth
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Durham
“Principal, Barnsley College. For services to Further Education.”
Colonel Edward Christopher York
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
North Yorkshire
“For services to charity and the community in North Yorkshire.”
Colonel Edward Paul Ronald Cautley
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
West Sussex
“Colonel Commandant, Royal Marines Cadets. For voluntary service to the Cadet Forces.”
Colonel Robin Dewhurst Gibson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Clackmannanshire
“Chief Executive, Lowlands Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association. For services to the Armed Forces.”
Commander Anthony James Baker
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015