Birthday 2016
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)
A senior rank within the Order of the British Empire, conferring the title Dame.
DBE
Overview
Recognises major national achievement or service
- Established
- 1917 by King George V
- Awarding Body
- The British Crown
Theme distribution
Top themes among these recipients.
- Education3
- Health & Social Care2
- Science, Engineering & Technology2
- Children, Young People & Families2
- Arts & Culture2
Honours & Awards for Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2016
Alice Hudson
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
London
“Executive Headteacher, Twyford Church of England Academies Trust. For services to Education.”
Anna Felicja Dominiczak
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
Dunbartonshire
“Vice-Principal and Head of College of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow. For services to Cardiovascular and Medical Science.”
Benita Refson
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
London
“President, Place2Be. For services to Education.”
Caroline Dean
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
Norfolk
“Project Leader, Cell and Developmental Biology, John Innes Centre. For services to Plant Science Research and Women in Science.”
Christine Lenehan
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
Middlesex
“Director, Council for Disabled Children. For services to Children and Young People.”
Denise Assunta Coia
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
Dunbartonshire
“Consultant Psychiatrist. For services to Mental Health and the NHS.”
Frances Lannon
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
Oxfordshire
“Lately Principal, Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford. For services to Higher Education.”
Julia Peyton-Jones
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
London
“Director and Co-Director of Exhibitions and Programmes, Serpentine Gallery. For services to the Arts.”
Louise Casey
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
London
“Director General, Department for Communities and Local Government. For services to Families and Vulnerable People.”
Penelope Alice Wilton
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
London
“Actress. For services to Drama.”
Rotha Geraldine Diane Johnston
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
Belfast
“For services to the Northern Ireland Economy and public service.”
Susan Black
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
Dundee
“Director, The Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee. For services to Forensic Anthropology.”
Veronica Courtice
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2016
Cambridgeshire
“Director, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. For services to Sustainability Leadership.”