Birthday Honours List 2023 2023
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.
- Education27
- Business & Economy23
- Health & Social Care22
- Community & Voluntary Service21
- Government & Public Service19
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion18
- Children, Young People & Families17
- Science, Engineering & Technology16
- Arts & Culture16
- Sport & Recreation13
- International & Diplomatic8
- Policing & Emergency Services8
- Defence & Armed Forces6
- Environment & Agriculture5
- Faith & Belief2
Honours & Awards for Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2023
Alan Keith Meyrick
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
“Deputy Director, Teaching Regulation Agency. For services to Education”
Alexandra Johnson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Chorley, Lancashire
“Co-Founder, Duchenne UK, Co-Founder, Joining Jack and lately Board Member, World Duchenne Organisation. For services to Charity and to People with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy”
Alfie Thomas Hewett
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Norwich, Norfolk
“Wheelchair Tennis Player. For services to Tennis”
Alison Byrne
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
“Interim Director for Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights, Scottish Government. For services to the Ukraine Crisis”
Alyson Mitchell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Glasgow, City of Glasgow
“Lately Head of Ethical Digital National Team, Scottish Government. For services to Digital Inclusion”
Amar Latif
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Leeds, West Yorkshire
“Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Traveleyes. For services to the Visually Impaired and to Entrepreneurship”
Amarjit Raju
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Derby, Derbyshire
“Chief Executive, Disability Direct. For services to People with Disabilities, to Carers and to Mental Health”
Andrew Bastawrous
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Chief Executive
Andrew Bolton
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Wendy Yu Curator In Charge
Andrew Derrick Watson
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Andrew James Churchill
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Repton, Derbyshire
“Executive Chairman, JJ Churchill Ltd. For services to Engineering”
Andrew John Stokes
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Andrew John Stokes
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Director, Visit England. For services to Tourism”
Andrew Ledgerton-Lynch
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Worthing, West Sussex
“Editor, Fire Magazine. For services to The Fire Fighters Charity and Fire Safety”
Andrew Stokes
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Director
Angus McKEE
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Angus Philip McKEE
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Head, Intelligence Policy Department, National Security Directorate
Anju Kumar
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
“Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. For services to Women's Health and Welfare in Wales”
Anne Shaw
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Solihull, West Midlands
“Executive Director, Transport for West Midlands. For services to the Commonwealth Games 2022”
Anne Turner
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Director of Children's Safeguarding and Social Work, London Borough of Camden. For services to Children's Social Work”
Anthony Cook
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Senior Officer, National Crime Agency. For services to Law Enforcement”
Anthony John Lett
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Anthony John Plowden Eyton
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Artist. For services to Painting and to the Art Community”
Anthony Keith Atherton
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
“For services to Disability Sport and to Inclusion”
Anthony May
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
“Lately Chief Executive, Nottinghamshire County Council, For services to Local Government”
Antony Baines
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Ripley, Derbyshire
“Executive Director for Services, The Royal British Legion. For services to the Armed Forces Community”
Anuj Jayantilal Chande
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Partner, Grant Thornton. For services to International Trade and Investment”
Aravinthan Coomarasamy
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Birmingham, West Midlands
“Professor of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Birmingham. For services to Maternal Health”
Audrey Cameron
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Dunbar, East Lothian
“Chair, British Sign Language Plan Working Group, University of Edinburgh. For services to Chemical Sciences and to Inclusion in Science Communications”
Barry Neilson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Ballyclare, County Antrim
“Chief Executive, Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland. For services to Economic Development”
Belinda Lorraine Forsythe
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Beverley Ann Halligan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Principal Social Worker, Children and Families, London Borough of Newham. For services to Social Care”
Bianca Effemey
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Momentum Children's Charity. For services to Young People with Life Challenging Conditions”
Brian Mayhew
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Camilla Anne Wood, Countess Of Halifax
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
York, North Yorkshire
“Lately President, Macmillan Cancer Support. For voluntary services to People Affected by Cancer”
Camilla Anne Wood The Countess of Halifax
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
lately President
Carol Lee Tozer
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Bodmin, Cornwall
“Lately Director, Adult Social Services, Isle of Wight Council and Trustee, Association of Directors of Adult Social Services. For services to Social Care”
Carolyn Anne Chew-Graham
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Crewe, Cheshire
“Professor of General Practice Research, Keele University and lately Chair, Society of Academic Primary Care. For services to General Practice and Patient Care, and to Primary Care Research, particularly into Long Covid”
Caron Melina Wheeler
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer and Musician. For services to Music”
Ceinwen Blake
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Newport, Gwent
“Deputy Director, Corporate Information Technology and Services, Office for National Statistics. For Public Service”
Chantal Louise Bryan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Chippenham, Wiltshire
“Founding Trustee and Campaigner, Teach Us Too. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
Charles Barrow
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Charles Mayhew,
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company director
Charles Ramsden
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Reigate, Surrey
“Deputy Director, Government Equalities Office. For Public Service”
Charlotte Heyes
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Ticehurst, East Sussex
“Chief Negotiator and Deputy Director, Trade Negotiations Group, Department for Business and Trade. For services to International Trade”
Chloe Mawson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Clerk Assistant, House of Lords. For services to Parliament and to the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II”
Christian Cyril Van Der Nest
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Woking, Surrey
“Resilience and Partnership Lead, Transport for London. For services to the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II”
Christian Nest
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Resilience and Partnership Lead