The petition was launched three years ago, but interest has reignited since the passing of the cricket legend. OBEs are for those whose achievements are recognised nationallyĬBEs and knighthoods or damehoods are for those whose performance has an international impact.Legendary Australia spinner Shane Warne, who sadly passed away on March 4 at the age of 52, might be honored with knighthood thanks to a petition that has regained traction, calling for the constitution to be amended to honor the cricketer. MBEs are for people who have made a major contribution to their local community This is thought to be the reason why tennis player Andy Murray, who received an OBE in 2013, was not honoured this year. While individuals often receive added awards, protocol states that a decent interval must pass between awards. The Queen is asked to approve a list of nominees presented to her by government ministers.Īnyone can nominate someone else for an honour and they will be assessed by a panel of experts.
The Honours List is announced twice a year and includes knights and dames, appointments to the Order of the British Empire and gallantry awards. Volunteer, Erskine Homes, for services to veterans in Scotland Secretary, Oban Saints Amateur Football Club, for services to Football For services to the community and children’s charities in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire For voluntary service to first aid and the community in Kilwinning, Ayrshire
Iain John Barrowman, For services to manufacturing.For services to disabled children in Sri Lanka For voluntary service to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in the north east of Scotland For services to the families of police officers and to charity For services to equestrianism in Ayrshire For services to bagpiping and voluntary service in Scotland For services to literature, literacy, illustration and the arts For services to chronically ill children in Scotland For services to St Andrews first aid and the community in New Cumnock, AyrshireĪmong those appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) are: For services to business and voluntary service to adoption and fostering For services to animal and veterinary biosciences Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) include: Graham Beale, chief executive of Nationwide Building Society.Professor David Michael Lane, professor of autonomous systems engineering, Heriot Watt University and founding director, Edinburgh Centre for Robotics.Hotelier, for services to business and to charity
For services to neuroimaging and clinical science
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Idris Elba, the star of the BBC series Luther receives the same honour, as does the singer with Blur, Damon Albarn.ĭouble Tour de France winner Chris Froome and snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan, are appointed OBEs.Ĭommanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) include: The same honour is bestowed on Natalie Massenet, the founder of upmarket online retailer Net-a-Porter, and the actor Barbara Windsor.įellow actor James Nesbitt is appointed an OBE for services to the profession and for his years of work with families affected by the Troubles in his native Northern Ireland. Broadcaster Jacqui Oatley, who became the first female commentator on Match Of The Day, is made an MBE.ĮasyJet boss Carolyn McCall, chief executive of Easyjet, has been made a Dame for her work in the aviation sector. Tennis broadcaster Sue Barker, already an MBE, is appointed an OBE. Jacqueline Gold, chief executive of retail chain Ann Summers, is appointed a CBE, along with Samir Desai, one of the co-founders, and the current chief executive of fintech firm Funding Circle, and Graham Beale, chief executive of Nationwide Building Society.
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Mr Welch (pictured), who founded in the Borders, is among those appointed an OBE.Ĭolin Cowdery, founder of financial services group Resolution, is also knighted for services to children and social mobility. Former TV journalist Martyn Lewis receives a knighthood for his charity work.ĭr Michael Jacobs, who treated nurses Pauline Cafferkey, Will Pooley and Anna Cross at the Royal Free Hospital in London, is also among those given a knighthood. Knighthoods are awarded to the National Hunt jockey Mr McCoy and to Paul Grice, clerk and chief executive at the Scottish Parliament, while former Scotland footballer Denis Law and hotelier Maurice Taylor are made CBEs. Horse racing champion Tony McCoy and the online tyres retailer Mike Welch are among those featuring in the New Year Honours list.
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