New Year 2021
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.
- Education40
- Business & Economy33
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion24
- Health & Social Care23
- Community & Voluntary Service22
- Arts & Culture19
- Government & Public Service17
- Science, Engineering & Technology16
- Defence & Armed Forces15
- Children, Young People & Families14
- Environment & Agriculture7
- Sport & Recreation6
- International & Diplomatic5
- Faith & Belief2
- Policing & Emergency Services2
Honours & Awards for Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2021
Adeela Warley
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Chief Executive, CharityComms. For services to Charity Communications”
Adele Jones
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Manchester, Greater Manchester
“Professor of Social Work, University of Huddersfield. For services to Vulnerable Women and Children”
Adrian Richard Hawkins
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
“Managing Director, Welding World Ltd and Founder, Weldability Sif. For services to Business”
Alan Cowdale
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Market Drayton, Lincolnshire
“Senior Scientific Adviser, Air and Space Warfare Centre. For services to Defence”
Alan Douglas Watson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Eastleigh, Hampshire
“Chair and Captain, The Medusa Trust. For services to Maritime History and to Charity”
Alan John Burnell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Co-founder and Non-Executive Director, Family Futures Community Interest Company, London. For services to Adopted Children”
Alan John Lindsay Kennedy Moore
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Londonderry, Londonderry
“For services to Mass Incident Emergency Planning in Northern Ireland”
Alan Stewart
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Langbank, Renfrewshire
“Hairdresser. For services to Hairdressing”
Alice Fairbain
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Team Leader, Ministry of Defence. For services to Defence”
Alicia Jacinta Herbert
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Head of Children, Youth and Education
Alun Francis
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Oldham, Greater Manchester
“Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Oldham College. For services to Education”
Aman Ibrahimkhel
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Cultural Advisor
Amanda Bennett
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Halifax, West Yorkshire
“Executive Principal, Greetland Primary Academy, Calderdale and CEO, Great Heights Academy Trust. For services to Education in West Yorkshire”
Andrew Beet
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Maplethorpe, Lincolnshire
“Lately Police Staff, Office for Security and Counter Terrorism, Home Office. For services to Law and Order”
Andrew Charles Robert Barnett
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Director, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK). For services to Social Change”
Andrew Keith Soper
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
H.M. Ambassador
Angela O?brien
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Derby, Derbyshire
“Primary Director, Spencer Academies Trust and Former Principal of Wyndham Academy. For services to Education”
Angela Owen
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Alton, Hampshire
“Founder, Women in Defence UK. For services to Women in the Defence Sector”
Ann Marie Fitchett
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Worcester, Worcestershire
“Lately Policy and Legislation Principal, Defence Maritime Regulator. For services to Defence”
Ann McVIE
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Linlithgow, West Lothian
“Deputy Director, Social Security Policy, Scottish Government. For public service”
Anne-Marie Houghton
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Anne Sally Paterson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Minard, Argyll and Bute
“Chief Education Officer and Head of Education Service, Argyll and Bute Council. For services to Education”
Anthony John Spiro
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Joint President, Wiener Holocaust Library. For voluntary service to Holocaust Remembrance”
Anthony Price
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
“Chief Executive, Swanbarton Ltd. For services to the Energy Storage Industry”
Anwar Ali
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Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
“Founder and Director, Upturn Enterprise Ltd. For services to Social Enterprise”
Asiyah Ravat
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Walsall, West Midlands
“Executive Principal, Star Academies. For services to Education in Birmingham”
Austin Mitchell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Head, Crisis Management Department, Consular Directorate
Azhar Ali
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Brierfield, Lancashire
“Leader of Labour Group, Lancashire County Council. For services to the community in North West England”
Barbara Collins
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Gravesend, Kent
“Head, Women in Leadership, Government Equalities Office. For services to Gender Equality”
Barry Maurice William Hearn
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Chelmsford, Essex
“For services to Sport”
Benjamin Cowell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Newport, Essex
“Director General, Historic Houses Association. For services to Cultural Heritage, particularly during the Covid-19 Response”
Beverly Patricia Bergman
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
“For services to Veterans in Scotland”
Brendan Connor
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Coventry, West Midlands
“Lately Chair, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. For voluntary and charitable services to the community in the West Midlands”
Brian Barwick
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Lately Chairman, Rugby Football League. For services to Sport and to Sports Broadcasting”
Brian Roberts
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Stafford, Staffordshire
“Finance Commissioner, Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. For services to Local Government and to Public Service Finance”
Brian William Gilchrist
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Honorary Legal Advisor British Consulate-General
Caragh Merrick
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Worcester, Worcestershire
“Trustee and Chair of Finance Committee, Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. For services to Higher Education”
Carol Jane Mack
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Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
“Chief Executive, Association of Charitable Foundations. For services to Charity”
Carole Mary Stott
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Bath, Somerset
“Lately Chair, Association of Colleges and Find a Future. For services to Education”
Caroline Susan Viles
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Carolyn Savage
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Piddington, Northamptonshire
“Head, Apprentice Engagement, Education and Skills Funding Agency. For services to Apprenticeships and Skills”
Caron Louise Bradshaw
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Clophill, Bedfordshire
“Chief Executive, Charity Finance Group. For services to Charity”
Cassandra Buchanan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Farnham, Surrey
“Executive Headteacher, Charles Dickens Primary School, Southwark, London and Trust Leader, The Charter Schools Educational Trust. For services to Education”
Catherine Allum
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Deputy Head, Crisis Management Department
Catherine Morgan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Eyke, Suffolk
“Chief Nurse, East of England Region, NHS England and NHS Improvement. For services to Nursing”
Cathryn Turton
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Head of Development Office Zimbabwe and South Africa
Charlie Chapple
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Head, Social Housing Redress, Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. For services to Housing and to the Homeless”
Christine Ann Hill
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Stourbridge, West Midlands
“Headteacher, Westminster School, Rowley Regis. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”