FROM a university professor to a councillor, meet the Buckinghamshire residents who have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list.
This year’s recipients have made exceptional contributions to their communities and have been recognised for their selfless service to others.
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Professor Adrian Michael Cruise. Emeritus Professor, University of Birmingham. For services to Space Science. (HIgh Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)
Philip Stephen Dudderidge. Co-Founder and Chair, Focusrite plc. For services to Business and to the Music Industry. (Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire)
Mahboob Hussain JP. For services to the community in Buckinghamshire. (High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)
Dame Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)
Amanda Jayne Blanc. Group Chief Executive Officer, Aviva. For services to Business, to Gender Equality and to Net-Zero. (Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire)
Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
William Cleere, Committee Member, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire Referees Association. For services to the community in Buckinghamshire.
Ruth Heather Devine, Route Panel Member, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. For services to further education and apprenticeships.
Sarah Jane Vendevelde Graham, Founder, Hilltops Ukrainian Support Community. For services to Ukrainian refugees.
Air Commodore Paul Jonathan Hughesdon, Lately Director of Welfare, Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. For services to veterans.
Evelyn Mary Joy, Agent, Buckingham Conservative Association. For political and public service.
Shalom Ijeoma Lloyd, Director, Naturally Tiwa Skincare. For services to international trade and women in business.
Elizabeth Joan Ryan, lately volunteer for Luton, South Bedfordshire, and Harpenden Samaritans. For services to suicide prevention.
Savraj Singh Shetra, Field Intelligence Officer, Home Office. For public service.
David Norman Short. For services to pastoral care and the community in Buckinghamshire.
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)
Kirstie Louise Baughan, Social Worker, Central Bedfordshire Council. For services to social work.
Ian Raymond Clark. For services to the community in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
Annabel Whyte Evans. For services to the community in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.
Susan Joy Graham, Chair, Age UK Milton Keynes. For services to older people in Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire.
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, The Countess Howe, is delighted for the Buckinghamshire residents.
She said: : “The Coronation of King Charles III has undoubtedly been the highlight of 2023, and so as this momentous year draws to a close it is heartening to see Buckinghamshire residents gain recognition for exemplary work across such a diverse range of sectors.
"We are privileged to be home to a number of diverse and gifted individuals who work tirelessly to improve the lives of our residents and the wider population of this nation. It gives me immense pride that their achievements have been recognised and they should be justifiably proud. I applaud them all and thank them for their admirable commitment and dedication.”
Lady Howe added: “I would encourage everyone to consider if they know of an individual whom they might nominate for a national Honour.
"There are many unsung heroes continually going above and beyond in our communities and improving the lives of our residents.
"The Buckinghamshire Lieutenancy Office can provide guidance on how to make a nomination.”
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