New Year 2016
Knight Bachelor
A non-order knighthood awarded for public service or achievement.
About this award
Overview
Recognises significant national contribution without order membership.
- Established
- 1300 by King Edward I
- Awarding Body
- The Sovereign
Theme distribution
Top themes among these recipients.
- Government & Public Service4
- Education4
- Children, Young People & Families3
- Business & Economy2
- Science, Engineering & Technology2
- Health & Social Care2
- Community & Voluntary Service2
Honours & Awards for Knight Bachelor in 2016
Alan Colin Drake Yarrow
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“Lately Lord Mayor of London. For services to International Business, Inclusion and the City of London.”
Anthony Peter McCOY
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Berkshire
“For services to Horse Racing.”
Clive Cowdery
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“Philanthropist and Founder, Resolution Foundation. For services to Children and Social Mobility.”
Colin Nigel Callender
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Television, Film and Theatre Producer
David John Cameron MacKAY
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Cambridgeshire
“Regius Professor of Engineering, Cambridge University Engineering Department. For services to Scientific Advice in Government and Science Outreach.”
David John Collins
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Gloucestershire
“Further Education Commissioner. For services to Further Education.”
David Ronald Norgrove
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“Chair, Low Pay Commission and Chair, Family Justice Board. For services to the Low Paid and the Family Justice System.”
Edward Jonathan Davey
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“For political and public service.”
Harpal Kumar
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“Chief Executive, Cancer Research UK. For services to Cancer Research.”
Harvey Andrew McGRATH
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“For services to Economic Growth and Public Life.”
Henry Campbell Bellingham
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Norfolk
“Member of Parliament for North West Norfolk. For political and parliamentary service.”
Jack Petchey
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“For services to Young People in East London and Essex through the Jack Petchey Foundation.”
John Michael Leal Uren
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Jonathan Stephen Day
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Hampshire
“Lately Chair, Joint Intelligence Committee, Cabinet Office. For public service.”
Lynton Keith Crosby
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“Lately Campaign Director, Conservative Party. For political service.”
Martyn John Dudley Lewis
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“For services to the Voluntary and Charitable Sectors particularly the Hospice Movement.”
Matthew Christopher Bourne
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“Choreographer. For services to Dance.”
Michael Jacobs
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“Clinical Lead in Infectious Diseases, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. For services to the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases.”
Michael Leal Uren
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Kent
“For philanthropic service.”
Nicholas James Forwood
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Judge of the General Court
Norman Kelvin Stoller
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Cumbria
“For philanthropic service.”
Paul Curran
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“Vice-Chancellor, City University London. For services to Higher Education.”
Paul Edward Grice
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Edinburgh
“Clerk and Chief Executive, Scottish Parliament. For services to the Scottish Parliament and voluntary service to Higher Education and the community in Scotland.”
Robert Alexander Talma Stheeman
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Chief Executive Officer, Debt Management Office
Robert Alexander Talma Talma
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Surrey
“Chief Executive Officer, Debt Management Office. For services to UK Government Debt Management.”
Steve Lancashire
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
London
“Founder and CEO, REAch2 and Executive Headteacher, Hillyfield Primary Academy, London Borough of Waltham Forest. For services to Education.”
William Robert Fittall
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2016
Kent
“For services to the Church of England.”