Buckinghamshire residents announced in The King's New Year Honours

Awards for 19 Buckinghamshire residents were announced today in His Majesty King Charles III’s New Year Honours List. These men and women have been recognised for their outstanding work in supporting key services and communities, across the fields of business, international trade, music, space, education, and public service, as well as championing diversity and inclusion, providing support to charities and refugees, voluntary services, and local communities.

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.”

The complete list of the Buckinghamshire residents in the 2024 New Year Honours List is:

Dame Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)

Amanda Jane Blanc, Group CEO, Aviva. For services to business, to gender equality and to Net-Zero.

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Professor Adrian Michael Cruise, Emeritus Professor, University of Birmingham. For services to space science.

Philip Stephen Dudderidge, Co-Founder and Executive Chair, Focusrite PLC. For services to business and to the music industry.

Mahboob Hussain JP. For services to the community in 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.

Congratulations also to:

Dr Marion Geraldine Lynch, Global Health Consultant; Founder and Director of Fiona Foundation for Kids, working with Tushinde, Kenya. For services to women and children in Africa, awarded a BEM in the Overseas and International List.

The Honours system recognises people who have made achievements in public life and committed themselves to serving and helping Britain. Potential nominees could be involved in charitable or voluntary activity or be doing innovative work that makes a significant difference in the community. The nomination process is simple using the government's nomination website: www.gov.uk/honours/nominate-someone-in-the-uk