Twenty-one men and women from Buckinghamshire have been recognised for their ‘exceptional’ community contributions in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours list.

Pop singer Rebecca Ferguson, who beat One Direction to second place on The X Factor in 2010, led the Bucks residents becoming Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to the music industry.

Local businessman Michael Garvey was also named on the honours list, alongside Dr Samina Khan, director of undergraduate admissions and outreach at the University of Oxford, for her services to higher education.

Professor Michael McCartney Izza became a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) alongside the MP for Milton Keynes South Ian Stewart, who received a nod for his political and public service.

Meanwhile, Dr David Rollinson, scientific associate at the Natural History Museum was given the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), as did civil servants Raymond Barnaby Tang and Brian Williams.

Eight locals were also named Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM), including Ley Hill resident Margaret Anne Faulkner and Marlow-based James Stacey.

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, The Countess Howe, said: “I am thrilled for the Buckinghamshire residents recognised with an award in the 2024 Birthday Honours and feel immensely proud to be able to congratulate so many remarkable individuals who live in the county.

“These honours celebrate the exceptional contributions of our residents through myriad areas of expertise, reflecting the rich diversity and talent in the county. Their contribution has significantly enriched our county and our country.  I applaud them all and thank them for their admirable commitment and dedication.”

The complete list of Buckinghamshire residents in the 2024 Birthday Honours list is as follows:

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Professor Michael Donald McCartney Izza: Lately Chief Executive, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. For services to Accounting, Audit and to Sustainability

Iain Aitken Stewart: Lately Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes South and Chair, Transport Select Committee. For Political and Public Service

Jacqueline Toogood: Lately Deputy Director People, Air Command, Ministry of Defence. For services to Defence Personnel

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Dr David Rollinson: Scientific Associate, Natural History Museum. For services to Museum Science and to Public Health

Raymond Barnaby Tang: Lately Director, Communications, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. For Public Service

Brian Edward Williams MBE: Head, Inquiries Sponsorship, Cabinet Office. For Public Service

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Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Rebecca Caroline Ferguson: Singer, Songwriter and Music Industry Campaigner. For services to the Music Industry

Michael John Garvey: For services to Business in Buckinghamshire

Simon Roger Kearey: For services to the community in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

John Bradley Kent: For services to Business and to Philanthropy

Dr Samina Khan: Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach, University of Oxford. For services to Higher Education

Hayley Marie Tatum: Senior Vice President, Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer, Asda. For services to the Voluntary and Charity Sector

Yvette Anesta Thomas: School Improvement Manager, Buckinghamshire Council. For services to Education

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Graham Ellis: For services to the community in Preston Bissett, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Margaret Anne Faulkner: For services to the community in Ley Hill, Buckinghamshire

Kenneth James Ivory: Honorary Treasurer, North West London Branch, Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association. For service to the Armed Forces Community

David Miles Marshall: For services to the community in Dunsmore, Buckinghamshire

Alan Preen: For services to the community in Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire

Derrick Andrew Scott MVO: Civic Team Manager for Civic Events and the Mayor's Office, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. For services to Local Government

James George William Stacey: For services to the community in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Dr Andrew Douglas Tyerman: Trustee, Headway UK and lately Clinical Lead and Head of Service, Community Head Injury Service, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. For services to Rehabilitation After Acquired Brain Injury