New Year 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 Service146
- Education24
- Children, Young People & Families24
- Arts & Culture24
- Sport & Recreation19
- Health & Social Care12
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion9
- Policing & Emergency Services8
- Environment & Agriculture8
- Government & Public Service6
- Faith & Belief4
- Defence & Armed Forces4
- Science, Engineering & Technology3
- Business & Economy3
honoria.co.ukHonours & Awards for British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2015
Alan Lemin
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Cornwall
“Head of Student Recruitment, Plymouth College of Art. For services to Further and Higher Education and to the community in Cornwall.”
Alan Parish
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
London
“Volunteer Archivist and Alumni Events Organiser, City University London. For services to Higher Education.”
Alan Paul Vaughton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Warwickshire
“For services to the community in Curdworth, West Midlands.”
Alan Rowling
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Cornwall
“For services to Athletics in Cornwall.”
Alexander James Firth
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Orkney
“For voluntary service in Orkney.”
Alison Graham Hall
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Dumfries
“Chair, Dumfries and Galloway Branch, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity. For services to charity in Dumfries and Galloway.”
Alison Margaret Purkins
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Midlothian
“Guide Leader. For services to Guiding in Edinburgh.”
Amy Innes Wilson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Aberdeen
“For services to the community in Drumoak and Durris, Aberdeenshire.”
Andrew Cornett Clint
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Armagh
“Chairman, Armagh Police Voluntary Welfare Group. For services to the community in Armagh.”
Angela Catherine Warneken
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
East Riding of Yorkshire
“For services to Osteoporosis Research through the Osprey Charity and to the community in Hull, East Yorkshire.”
Angela Jean Money
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Berkshire
“Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer. For services to Policing and Community Safety in Newbury and Thatcham, Berkshire.”
Angela Magon
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Middlesex
“Higher Officer, Specialist Investigation, London, HM Revenue and Customs. For voluntary service to Young People through the National Mentoring Consortium.”
Ann Chalmers
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Renfrewshire
“President, Renfrew Division, Girls’ Brigade Scotland. For services to the Girls' Brigade and voluntary service in Johnstone, Renfrewshire.”
Ann Garner
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Somerset
“Artistic Director, The Mission Theatre. For services to Theatre in Bath.”
Anna Margaret Glass
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Tyrone
“For voluntary service to Ardstraw Parish Church and the community in Newtownstewart.”
Anne Barratt
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Devon
“For services to Young People in Dunkeswell.”
Anne Helen Grant
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Ayrshire and Arran
“Founder and lately Chairman, Save the Children Ayr Branch Art Exhibition.”
Anne Williams
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Leicestershire
“Lately Community Development Officer, Loughborough College and Borough Councillor, Charnwood. For services to Further Education and to the community in Leicestershire.”
Anthony James Hoare
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Buckinghamshire
“For services to the community in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire.”
Anthony Richard Perry
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Gloucestershire
“Flood and Coastal Risk Manager, Environment Agency. For services to the Environment and Flood Risk Management and to the community.”
Anthony Stuart Harris
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Somerset
“For services to the community in Stogursey, Somerset.”
Archibald Frederick Shepherd
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Essex
“For services to Young People in Frimley and Camberley, Surrey.”
Arthur John Biggs
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Greater Manchester
“Chair, Whitemoss Club for Young People. For services to the community in North Manchester.”
Ashley Jayne Hall
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Staffordshire
“Fundraiser and Volunteer, Rocklands Special School, Lichfield. For services to Education.”
Audrey Jean Apperley
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Herefordshire
“For services to Children and Young People in Tillington, Herefordshire.”
Barbara Elizabeth Roberts
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Greater Manchester
“Founder, Withington Hedgehog Care Trust. For services to the Rescue and Rehabilitation of Hedgehogs.”
Barbara Jane Bonsor
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Lincolnshire
“For services to Young People in the Wrangle, Lincolnshire.”
Barbara Jones
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Clwyd
“Chair, Victoria Park Residents' Association. For voluntary service to the community and Community Cohesion in Wrexham.”
Bertram Frank Bonsor
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Lincolnshire
“For services to Young People in the Wrangle Area, Lincolnshire.”
Betty Marsh
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Lincolnshire
“For services to the Humberston Hydrotherapy Pool and to the community in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire.”
Brenda Swithenbank
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
West Yorkshire
“For services to Leeds South West Trefoil Guild and to the community in Tingley, West Yorkshire.”
Brian Ernest John Walsingham
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Lincolnshire
“Retained Firefighter, Corby Glen Fire Station. For services to the community.”
Catherine Ann Mitchell
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Dumfries
“Cleaner, Annan Police Station. For services to Dumfries and Galloway Division, Police Scotland.”
Catherine Mcguire
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Renfrewshire
“For services to the community in East Renfrewshire.”
Catriona Mackinnon
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Edinburgh
“For services to the Gaelic Language and Culture.”
Christine Tweedie
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Lanarkshire
“For services to the community in East Kilbride.”
Christopher Hagan
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Down
“For services to the community in Killyleagh, County Down.”
Christopher James Willder
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Leicestershire
“Grounds Person, Brooksby Melton College. For services to Horticulture and Land-Based Education.”
Clive Cowell
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
West Yorkshire
“For services to the community in Allerton Bywater, West Yorkshire.”
Colin Anthony Bowen
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
West Midlands
“For services to Young People in Handsworth, Birmingham.”
Colin Eagle Miles
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Hampshire
“Technical Manager, Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering, University of Southampton. For services to Laboratory Facilities.”
Councillor James Gregory Andrews
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
South Yorkshire
“Deputy Leader, Barnsley Metropolitan Council and Chairman, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority. For services to Local Government.”
Councillor Josephine Mary Graves
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Oxfordshire
“Councillor, Chipping Norton Town Council. For services to the community.”
Councillor Martha Glenys Dianne James
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Dyfed
“For voluntary service to the community in St David's, Pembrokeshire.”
David Andrew Chaffey
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Gwent
“ICT Operator, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. For services to the NHS and for voluntary and charitable services.”
David Curtis
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Gwent
“For voluntary and charitable services to the community in Caerphilly.”
David George Stone
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Hampshire
“Lately Head Gardener, Mottisfont Abbey, National Trust. For services to Horticultural Heritage.”
David George Watton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2015
Staffordshire
“Chairman, Elford Garden Restoration Project. For services to Conservation.”