New Year Honours list recognises Dorset heroes
A number of people from across the county have been named
Last updated 31st Dec 2022
People in Dorset have been recognised in the New Years Honours.
It's the first list that's been published since King Charles came to the throne.
They include Janet Thurgood from Poole, who's been awarded an MBE for services to people with learning disabilities.
Mary Buck from Swanage has been given a British Empire Medal for services to the NHS and to the community - particularly during Covid-19.
So has HMP The Verne Prison Officer Janette Radford - she's received her honour for services to prisoners and Age UK.
And Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service's Derek James, the area's Deputy Chief Officer, has been given the King's Fire Service Medal.
Here is a list of people from Dorset who've been recognised this year.
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
Claire Lois WHITAKER OBE
Member, Culture Recovery Board. For services to the Arts and Culture
(Poole, Dorset)
Officers of the Order of the British Empire
Russell Andrew Foster CORN
Chairman of Trustees, The Special Boat Service Association. For Charitable Service
(Wimborne, Dorset)
Members of the Order of the British Empire
Lieutenant Commander Anthony James EAGLES RN
Lately Helicopter Policy Specialist, Civil Aviation Authority. For services to Aviation Safety
(Sherborne, Dorset)
Professor Dr Simon Benjamin Nicholas THOMPSON
For services to Clinical Psychology Education and to Healthcare Improvements
(Poole, Dorset)
Janet Mary THURGOOD
Lately Corporate Director for Adult Social Care, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council. For services to People with Learning Disabilities
(Poole, Dorset)
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire
Mary BUCK
For services to the NHS and to the community in Dorset, particularly during Covid-19
(Swanage, Dorset)
Janette RADFORD
Prison Officer, HM Prison The Verne, Portland, Dorset. For services to Prisoners and to AgeUK
(Portland, Dorset)
King's Fire Service Medal
Derek JAMES
Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service