Birthday 2026
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Awarded for meritorious civil or military service, typically at a local or community level.
BEM

Overview
Recognises dedication and contribution to community or service organisations.
- Established
- 1922 by King George V
- Awarding Body
- The British Crown
Theme distribution
Top themes among these recipients.
- Community & Voluntary Service116
- Children, Young People & Families41
- Arts & Culture19
- Health & Social Care18
- Education16
- Sport & Recreation15
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion14
- Defence & Armed Forces8
- Government & Public Service8
- Policing & Emergency Services7
- Business & Economy7
- Environment & Agriculture2
- Science, Engineering & Technology2
Honours & Awards for British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2026
Adam Joolia
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Brighton, East Sussex
“Chief Executive Officer, AudioActive. For services to Young People and to Music”
Adrian Bennett Isaac
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Boston, Lincolnshire
“Founder and Chair, Boston Woods Trust. For services to the Environment”
Adrian Richards
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Ferryhill, County Durham
“Police Community Support Officer, Durham Constabulary. For services to the community in Chester-le-Street, County Durham”
Alan Christopher Thurlow
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
London, Greater London
“For services to Swimming”
Alan Eric Grigg
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
“Area President, St John Ambulance. For voluntary services to the community in Solihull”
Alan John Hiatt
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Cwmbran, Gwent
“Mental Health and Learning Difficulties Volunteer. For services to Ty Siriol and Hafan Deg Wards, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board”
Alan Thomas Halcrow
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
“Chair, Clear Drains Ltd. For services to the Drainage Industry”
Alan Thomas Parker
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
“For voluntary services to Rugby League Football and to the community in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire”
Alexander Joseph Kelly
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Maybole, Ayrshire and Arran
“For services to the Voluntary Sector in South Ayrshire and Scotland”
Alexander Rigby
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Liverpool, Merseyside
“Fundraising Officer for Centre 56, MerseyRail. For services to Charity”
Alice Elouise Outten
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Llandudno, Clwyd
“Chief Executive Officer, Prom Ally. For services to Young People”
Alice Louise Wintergold
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
“Consultant Clinical Scientist, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. For services to People with Disabilities”
Alice Mary Hamilton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Grangemouth, Stirling and Falkirk
“Lately District Commissioner Central Division Girls' Brigade Scotland and lately Officer, 1st Grangemouth Girls' Brigade. For services to the community in Grangemouth, Stirling and Falkirk”
Alice Sutherland
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Alness, Ross and Cromarty
“Pupil Support Assistant, Alness Academy, Ross and Cromarty. For services to Vulnerable Young People in Alness, Ross and Cromarty”
Alison Hickman
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Alison Jane Turner
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
London, Greater London
“Chair, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation UK. For services to the Learning Disabled and Neurodiverse Community”
Alison Mary Brittle
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Oldham, Greater Manchester
“Founder, Director and Chair of Board, Saddleworth Hydro. For services to the community in Saddleworth”
Allison White
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Aycliffe, County Durham
“Founder, Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group. For services to Supporting People with Cancer”
Alpa Raja
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
London, Greater London
“Member, Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee. For services to Veterans' Welfare”
Amanda Frances Louise Caldwell
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Brighouse, West Yorkshire
“Chair, Rastrick Big Local. For services to the community in Rastrick”
Andrew Burden
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Grimsby, Lincolnshire
“Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer, Defence Equipment and Support. For services to Defence, to Veterans and to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Maritime Safety”
Andrew Graham Sheldon
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
South Benfleet, Essex
“Councillor, Essex County Council. For Political and Public Service”
Angela Jane Manson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Lisburn, County Antrim
“For services to Youth Musical Theatre”
Anita Angela Pugh
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Swansea, West Glamorgan
“For services to Armed Forces Veterans and to the community in St Thomas, Swansea”
Anne Dickinson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Exeter, Devon
“Playgroup Leader, St Leonards Pre-School, Exeter. For services to Early Years Education”
Anne Elizabeth Hook
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
London, Greater London
“Lately Police Constable and Founder, BLAST - the Blue Light Alcohol Support Team, Metropolitan Police Service. For services to Alcohol Addiction Support”
Audrey Flannagan
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
“Manager, Glasgow South East Food Bank. For services to the community in Glasgow”
Audrey Moore
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Limavady, County Londonderry
“Chair, Friends of Rossmar School. For voluntary services to Special Education”
Barbara Celia Sved
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
London, Greater London
“For services to Disabled and Learning Disabled Adults in Harrow and Northwood, Greater London”
Barbara Connell
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Barbara Scrimshaw
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Alnwick, Northumberland
“Fundraising Organiser, The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals. For Charitable Service”
Becki Coombe
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Coventry, Warwickshire
“For services to the community in Coventry and Warwickshire”
Bernard William Thomas Pinner
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Gillingham, Kent
“For services to the Air Cadets and to International Missionary Work”
Beryl Shirley Stubbins
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Downham Market, Norfolk
“For services to the community in Norfolk”
Brenda Couzens
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Penrith, Cumbria
“Chair, Penrith Royal National Lifeboat Insititution Charity. For voluntary service to the Royal National Lifeboat Insititution”
Brian Charlton Heald
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Chester, Cheshire
“For services to Music and to the community in Chester, Cheshire”
Brian Robertson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
“Town Clerk, Goole Town Council. For services to Local Government.”
Campbell Best
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Portadown, County Armagh
“For services to the community in Portadown, County Armagh”
Carmen Soraya Kelly
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Barry, South Glamorgan
“For services to Young People, to Cancer and Health Awareness and to Social Cohesion”
Carole Stevens
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Swansea, West Glamorgan
“Team Leader, RSPCA Llys Nini. For services to Animal Welfare and to the community in Swansea, West Glamorgan”
Caroline Bird
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
London, Greater London
“Lately Diary and Logistics Manager, Cabinet Office. For Public Service”
Caroline Tyerman
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Durham, North Yorkshire
“Lately Lead Practitioner, SEND and Inclusion, Brougham Primary School Hartlepool. For services to Education”
Carolyn Mary Beeton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Luton, Bedfordshire
“For services to the community in Slip End, Luton”
Caron Elaine Thompson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Walsall, West Midlands
“Founder and Director, Common Unity. For services to Health and Wellbeing”
Catherine Grove
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Catherine Mary Repton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Belper, Derbyshire
“Founder and Trustee, The Friends of the Baby Unit, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. For services to Premature Babies and their Families”
Cefyn Burgess
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Conwy, Clwyd
“Weaver and Textile Maker. For services to Arts and Crafts”
Charles Entwisle
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026