Innovation — New Year 2026

4 recipients recognised for this theme in this round

Award

Member (MBE)

Benjamin Towers
Person
Member Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Gillingham, Kent
“Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Happl. For services to the Startup Business Community, Excellence in Innovation and Enterprise”

Officer (OBE)

Tara Moore
Person
Officer Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Ballyclare, County Antrim
“Professor of Personalised Medicine, Ulster University. For services to Research, Innovation and Education”
Jonathan Hague
Person
Officer Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Neston, Cheshire
“Executive, Unilever and Chair, Liverpool City Region Innovation Board. For services to Research, Innovation and Economic Development”

Commander (CBE)

Joanna Elizabeth Clare Shanmugalingam
Person
Companion Order Of Bath · 2026
Bath, Somerset
“Lately Second Permanent Secretary, Department for Transport. For services to Transport and Innovation”