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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 Service147
- Children, Young People & Families49
- Arts & Culture23
- Education22
- Health & Social Care18
- Sport & Recreation17
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion13
- Defence & Armed Forces8
- Science, Engineering & Technology7
- Environment & Agriculture7
- Government & Public Service6
- Policing & Emergency Services5
- Business & Economy4
- Faith & Belief2
honoria.co.ukHonours & Awards for British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2016
Aaron Jones
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
London
“Founder, Fikay Fashion. For services to Ethical Fashion.”
Agnes Urquhart Middleton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Dunbartonshire
“Director, Creative Care. For services to Arts and Crafts and voluntary service in Dunbartonshire.”
Ailna Smyth
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Londonderry
“Fundraiser, Cancer Research UK and the Coleraine Northern Ireland Hospice Support Group. For voluntary service to the community in Northern Ireland.”
Alan McKELVEY
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Belfast
“For services to the community in Northern Ireland.”
Alan Murdoch
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
West Midlands
“Senior Technical Manager, Institute of Biomedical Research, University of Birmingham. For services to Medical Education and Research”
Alan Nixon
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Northumberland
“For voluntary service to Newbiggin Golf Club and Collingwood College, Morpeth.”
Alan White
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Devon
“Community Safety Officer, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire Safety.”
Alastair Alexander Nicolson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Ross and Cromarty
“For services to Cancer Research UK on the Isle of Skye.”
Alastair Chisholm
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Ayrshire and Arran
“Organist and Lay Chaplain, The Cathedral of The Isles, Millport. For services to Music and Culture on The Isle of Cumbrae.”
Albert William Edward Garrett
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Norfolk
“Fire Safety Officer, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire and Rescue and the community in Norwich.”
Alexander Gordon Ingram
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Aberdeenshire
“For services to the community in Aberdeenshire.”
Alice Elizabeth Dennis
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Aberdeenshire
“For services to Music in Aberdeenshire.”
Alison Brown
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
East Lothian
“Co-Founder, Beach Wheelchairs, North Berwick. For services to People with Disabilities.”
Amy Chandler
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Nottinghamshire
“Community Ranger, Forestry Commission. For services to the community in Nottinghamshire.”
Andrea Pridmore
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
West Glamorgan
“Digital Service Manager, DVLA. For services to Public Administration and Community Music through the Swansea Silver Rhythmaires Marching Band.”
Andrew Forrest Robertson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Aberdeenshire
“For services to Ellon and District Royal British Legion Pipe Band.”
Andrew Maurice Peddle
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
West Yorkshire
“For charitable services to Homeless People and to Victims of Human Trafficking through the Salvation Army.”
Angela Claire Thomas
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Devon
“For services to Young People and the community in Devon and Cornwall particularly through Guiding.”
Ann Rennie
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
London
“Library Services Manager, Havering and Founder, London Libraries Consortium. For services to Libraries.”
Annabelle Lee
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Lancashire
“For services to Vulnerable Adults and the Homeless Community in Blackpool.”
Anne Metcalfe
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Lancashire
“Community Fire Safety Advocate, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire Safety and Young People.”
Anne Staniforth
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Hampshire
“Lately, Foster Carer, Nottinghamshire County Council. For services to Children and Families.”
Anthony Elvin
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
East Riding of Yorkshire
“Teaching Assistant, Archbishop Sentamu Academy, Hull. For services to Education.”
Anthony Garn
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Edinburgh
“Garden Supervisor, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. For services to Horticulture in Scotland.”
Anthony James Moore
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Surrey
“For services to the community in Frimley Green and Frimley, Surrey.”
Anthony Michael Howitt Marshall
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Bedfordshire
“For services to community in Old Warden, Bedfordshire.”
Antonio De
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Cambridgeshire
“Chief Volunteer Fire Officer, Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade. For voluntary service to Fire and Rescue Services in Peterborough.”
Antonio De Matteis
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Chief Volunteer Fire Officer
April Grunnill
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Lincolnshire
“Fundraiser, RNLI. For charitable services.”
Arthur William Cross
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Cheshire
“Trustee, Charnwood Trust. For services to Children and Families in Stockport.”
Arthur Wybert Thomas
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Vale of Glamorgan
“For services to Bellringing and the community in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan.”
Audrey Stringer
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Durham
“For services to Young People in Burnopfield, Co. Durham.”
Baden Kenneth Wilson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Staffordshire
“Secretary General and Welfare Officer, Chindits Old Comrades Association. For voluntary service to Veterans.”
Barbara Ann Parkinson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Derbyshire
“For services to the Women's Institute and Treetops Hospice, Derbyshire.”
Barbara Cox
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Staffordshire
“For services to Hollinsclough School, Derbyshire and the Chernobyl Children's Project (UK).”
Barbara Lena McFARLANE
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Aberdeen
“For voluntary service in Aberdeenshire.”
Beryl Enid Clegg
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Neath Port Talbot
“For services to Elderly People in Port Talbot.”
Beth McCAY
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Beti Moyle
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Anglesey
“A&E Receptionist, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. For services to the NHS in Wales.”
Betty Scott
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Down
“For charitable services.”
Brian McLEOD
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale
“Poppy Appeal Convenor, Hawick, Roxburughshire Royal British Legion Scotland. For services to the Royal British Legion Scotland and the community in Hawick.”
Brian Sleightholm
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Kent
“Founder and President, St Peter's Village Tour. For services to Tourism in Kent.”
Carol Cotterill
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Warwickshire
“Police Support Volunteer, Warwickshire Police. For services to Rural Crime Reduction.”
Carole Catchpole
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Northumberland
“Founder, Northumbrian Hedgehog Rescue Trust. For services to the Protection of Hedgehogs.”
Caroline Ann Bovey
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Cardiff
“Chair, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Advisory Group, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. For services to Equality in the NHS in Wales.”
Charles Robin Frankish
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Surrey
“For services to Transport and the community in London.”
Charles Williams
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
Oxfordshire
“Watch Manager, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire Safety and the community in Burford, Oxfordshire.”
Cheryl Dixon
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2016
North Yorkshire
“For voluntary service to the community in North Ormesby, Middlesbrough.”