Birthday Honours List 2026 awardees in Orkney
5 recipients from Orkney recognised in the Birthday Honours List 2026.
Towns in Orkney
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Medal / BEM
Margaret Anne Irvine
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Birsay, Orkney
“Founder, Birsay Drama Group. For services to Drama and to the community in Orkney”
Ian William Ligertwood Scott
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
North Ronaldsay, Orkney
“Volunteer. For services to Art and to the community in North Ronaldsay, Orkney”
Member (MBE)
Ruth Williams
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Finstown, Orkney
“For Political and Voluntary Service”
David Sawkins
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Holm, Orkney
“Deputy Harbour Master, Strategy and Support, Orkney Islands Council. For services to Port and Harbour Development and to Environmental Management”
Gordon Deans
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Stromness, Orkney
“Chair, Orkney2025. For services to Sport and to Island Communities”