Early Years - Birthday Honours List 2026

5 recipients recognised for this theme in this round

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Award

Medal / BEM

Iraklis Kolokotronis
Person
British Empire Medal · 2026
London, Greater London
“Head of Early Years, Childcare and Asset Strategy, Early Education and Childcare Service, Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. For services to the Early Years”
Louise Sutherland
Person
British Empire Medal · 2026
Leatherhead, Surrey
“Manager, Peter Pan Playschool, Bookham, Surrey. For services to Early Years”
Patricia Marie Wells
Person
British Empire Medal · 2026
London, Greater London
“Early Years Expert, Tower Hamlets Council. For services to Early Years in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets”

Member (MBE)

Pamela Christine Rawling
Person
Member Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Ashford, Kent
“Lately Education for Sustainable Development Manager, Early Years and Childcare, The Education People. For services to Early Years and Education for Sustainable Development”

Officer (OBE)

Berhane Dory
Person
Officer Order Of The British Empire · 2026
London, Greater London
“Senior Lecturer and Academic, Early Childhood Studies, London Metropolitan University. For services to Education and Early Years”