Early Years Education — Birthday 2026
9 recipients recognised for this theme in this round
Medal / BEM
Mary Boam
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
“Manager, Hulland Community Pre School, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. For services to Early Years Education”
Jacqueline Burton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Waterlooville, Hampshire
“Nursery Practitioner and Manager, Children's Learning Centre, Emsworth, Hampshire. For services to Early Years Education”
Anne Dickinson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Exeter, Devon
“Playgroup Leader, St Leonards Pre-School, Exeter. For services to Early Years Education”
Member (MBE)
Neerasha Singh
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Greenhithe, Kent
“Headteacher, Northfleet Nursery School, Kent. For services to Early Years Education”
Lucy Elizabeth Owen-Collins
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Hove, East Sussex
“Founder and Director, Bee in the Woods, Brighton and Hove. For services to Early Years Education”
Julie Carter
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
South Ockendon, Essex
“Owner and Principal, TipToe Stage School and Scalliwags Pre-School, South Ockendon, Essex. For services to Early Years Education and Performing Arts”
Dianne Borien
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Rayleigh, Essex
“Lately Interim Head of Service, Southend-on-Sea City Council. For services to Early Years Education”
Kimberley Joy Barnetson
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Colchester, Essex
“Childminding Partner, Stronger Practice Hub, Childminders Mentor, Essex and Hertfordshire, and Tutor, ACL Training, Essex. For services to Early Years Education”