New Year Honours List 2026 awardees in Southampton, Hampshire

4 recipients from Southampton recognised in the New Year Honours List 2026.

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Award

Medal / BEM

Elaine Smith
Person
British Empire Medal · 2026
Southampton, Hampshire
“Chief of Staff, Royal Navy Develop Directorate. For services to Defence and to Charitable Fundraising”
Maria Moore
Person
British Empire Medal · 2026
Southampton, Hampshire
“For services to the community in Southampton, Hampshire”

Member (MBE)

David Higlett
Person
Member Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Southampton, Hampshire
“Lately Universal Credit Policy Lead, Department for Work and Pensions. For services to Welfare Reform.”

Officer (OBE)

Julie Feest
Person
Officer Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Southampton, Hampshire
“Chief Executive Officer, Engineering Development Trust. For services to Young People”