Queen's New Years Honours

ORDERS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

King George V created these honours during World War I to reward services to the war effort by civilians at home and servicemen in support positions.

The ranks are Commander (CBE), Member (MBE), Officer (OBE) and Medallist (BEM).

They are now awarded for prominent national or regional roles and to those making distinguished or notable contributions in their own specific areas of activity. 

The honour of an MBE, in particular, can be given for achievement or service in the community.

COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE:

  • Wendy Ann WILLIAMS .
    Independent Lead, Windrush Lessons Learned Review and H.M. Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services. For public service

MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

  • Karen MCDOWELL.
    Station Commander, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and to the LGBTQ community.
  • John ROMAIN
    Co-founder, The NHS Spitfire Project. For services to Charity and to Aircraft Restoration, particularly during the Covid-19 Response
  • Amanda ROMAIN
    Co-founder, The NHS Spitfire Project. For services to Charity and to Aircraft Restoration, particularly during the Covid-19 Response

BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL

  • Harry Mario AQUILINA.
    Firefighter, London Fire Brigade. For services to the community in London during the Covid-19 Response
  • Kenneth Edward ASHBY.
    Lately Watch Commander, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Suffolk and to the Firefighters Charity
  • Lisa BARKER.
    Firefighter, London Fire Brigade. For services to the community in London during the Covid-19 Response
  • David BREWSTER
    Lately Strategic Engineering Manager, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Fire Safety. 
  • Martin CABLE.
    Watch Manager, Essex Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Maldon
  • Ashley Dale Matthew GORDON.
    Firefighter, London Fire Brigade. For services to the community in London during the Covid-19 Response
  • Christopher Lloyd MARTIN.
    Watch Manager and Firefighter, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Ramsbury, Wiltshire
  • Paul THOMPSON
    Lately Watch Manager, Cleveland Fire Brigade. For services to the community in Saltburn

QUEEN’S FIRE SERVICE MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

  • Benjamin James Thomas ANSELL.
    Chief Fire Officer, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
  • Andrew James COLE.
    Area Manager, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
  • Stuart ERRINGTON.
    Chief Fire Officer, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
  • Trevor David FERGUSON.
    Chief Fire Officer, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
  • David Charles PITT.
    Crew Commander, West Midlands Fire Service
  • Lynsey SEAL.
    Principal Fire Engineer, London Fire Brigade
  • Christopher John STRICKLAND.
    Chief Fire Officer, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service