Environment — New Year Honours List 2026 2026

4 recipients recognised for this theme in this round

Award

Member (MBE)

Julia Jones
Person
Member Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
“Professor in Conservation Science, School of Environmental and Natural Sciences. For services to the Environment”
Alistair Jinks
Person
Member Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Coleraine, County Borough of Londonderry
“Director, Business Services, Northern Ireland Water. For services to the Environment and to the Economy”
Liz Ballard
Person
Member Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Hope Valley, Derbyshire
“Lately Chief Executive Officer, Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust. For services to the Environment”

Officer (OBE)

Craig Bennett
Person
Officer Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
“Chief Executive Officer, The Wildlife Trusts. For services to the Environment”