Leading frontline NHS staff among King's Honours in the South West
The list recognises people across the region for their service to arts, sport and the environment
People from all across the South West have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List for their services to healthcare, arts and sports.
As the NHS approaches its milestone 75th birthday next month, the 2023 Birthday Honours have been awarded to a wide range of NHS doctors, nurses and other staff who have made a significant contribution to healthcare.
The head of the NHS, Amanda Pritchard, has praised the dedication, skill and hard work of those honoured who go above and beyond for patients everyday.
Services recognised range from nursing and maternity to specific conditions, such as sickle cell and foetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Consultant radiologist Dr Giles Francis Maskell of Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust and consultant radiographer Dr Claire Elisabeth Robinson of University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust have been awarded OBEs for services to diagnostic radiology and an MBE for services to forensic investigations.
NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard said: “The NHS is filled with skilled, compassionate and committed staff and I am delighted that so many of them have been awarded in the Birthday Honours.
“From radiology and cardiology to speech and language therapy, it is wonderful to see a wide range of specialties recognised - it shows the breadth of skills across the NHS and as we approach our 75th birthday next month, there is no better time to celebrate their incredible work.
“I want to congratulate everyone working in the NHS and care sector receiving an honour."
"It is richly deserved"
Over 100 people have received awards across the UK for their exceptional service to the UK overseas or internationally in the King’s Birthday Honours List, including for contributions to British foreign policy, humanitarianism and protecting human rights.
A full list of those from our region, recognised in the New Year's Honours, is below:
MBE -
Lindsey Victoria Hall, Downderry, Cornwall. For services to Social Enterprise and to the community in Cornwall and Plymouth.
Dr Shubha Platt, Plymouth Devon. For services to Oceanography.
David William Pond, Kingsand, Cornwall. For services to Wheelchair Rugby.
Sara Louise Cox, Exeter, Devon
Julia Elizabeth Adamson, Cullompton, Devon. For services to Education.
Professor Pascale Veronique Aebischer, Exeter, Devon. For services to Economic and Societal Resilience during Covid-19.
Peter Frank Allam, Poole, Dorset. For services to Sailing.
David Alfred Baker, Plymouth, Devon. For services to Children.
Susannah Jane Baker, Croyde, Devon. For services to Ukrainian Refugees.
Vivienne Patricia Baker, Plymouth, Devon. For services to Children.
Marjorie Elaine Baylis, Tiverton, Devon. For Political Service.
Claire Joanna Bessant, Salisbury, Wiltshire. For services to Cat Welfare.
Colin Francis Bland, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. For services to Sport.
Deborah Jane Boden, Fowey, Cornwall. For services to Heritage.
Marie Boyce, Poole, Dorset. For services to Business Transformation.
Iain Patrick Wentworth BOYD, Bristol, City of Bristol. For services to Heritage.
Michael Buckland, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. For services to Maritime Safety.
Christopher Robert Burghes, Bridgwater, Somerset. For services to the NHS.
Philip Julian Castang, Bath, Somerset. For services to Music Education.
Dr Razvan Ungureanu Constantinescu, Bristol, City of Bristol. For voluntary services to the People of Ukraine.
Sara Louise Cox, Exeter, Devon. For services to Rugby Union.
Aqil Farooq, Gloucestershire. For services to Policing and to Diversity and Inclusion.
Mark Andrew Goodway, Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire. For services to Charity and to Disadvantaged People.
Sarah Greenhalgh (Smith), Bristol, City of Bristol. For services to Theatre and to the community in Bristol and Cornwall.
Luke Peter Grenfell-Shaw, Bristol, City of Bristol. For services to Charitable Fundraising for People with Cancer.
Robin Matthew Herringshaw, Portishead, Somerset. For services to the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Susan Penelope Hewson-Lowe, South Gloucestershire. For services to Women's Health and to the Environment.
Professor Rachid Hourizi, Bristol, City of Bristol. For services to the Digital Sector.
Sarah Mary James, Newton Abbot, Devon. For services to Craft.
Dr Rosalind Penelope Kennedy, Bristol, City of Bristol. For services to Charity and to the community in Bristol.
Julie Lawrence, Chippenham, Wiltshire. For Political Service.
Dennis John Mardon, Crediton, Devon. For services to Vulnerable People in Exeter, Devon.
Hilary Jasmine Erica Paynter, Bideford, Devon. For services to the Arts.
Gail Fiona Pirkis, Newton Abbot, Devon. For services to Literature.
Maxine Hannah Pritchard, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire. For services to Vulnerable People.
Patricia Clare Spruce (Murphy), Paignton, Devon. For services to the NHS.
John Benedict Stepney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. For services to the NHS and to Charity.
Richard James Symonds, Wiltshire. For services to Defence.
Susan Mary Wilkinson, Wedmore, Somerset. For services to the Farming Community in Somerset.
BEM -
Jonathan David Covey, Plymouth, Devon. For services to the environment.
George Stables, Plymouth, Devon. For services to Amateur Boxing in Devon.
Lucy Jessica Shuker, Three Legged Cross, Dorset. For services to Sport.
Paul Kirby, Blandford Forum, Dorset. For services to Health and Social Care.
Katrina Louise Susannah Hicks Beach, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. For services to Charity, to Music and to the community in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire.
Imogen Melissa Joss, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. For services to the community in Gloucestershire.
Duncan Alan Wynn, Bredon's Norton, Gloucestershire. For services to the community in Worcestershire.
Graham Charles Clarke, Frome, Somerset. For services to Association Football and to Young People in South West England.
Christopher Robin Rutt, Kilve, Somerset. For services to the community in Kilve, Somerset.
Leslie Roy Welling, Devizes, Wiltshire. For services to the community in Devizes, Wiltshire.
David William Tarr, Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire. For services to Ashton Keynes Primary School and to the community in Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire.
OCH
Ian Russell MCEWAN CBE, South Gloucestershire. For services to Literature.
OBE - Order of the British Empire
Anndeloris Marina Chacon, Bristol, City of Bristol. For services to Charity and to the community in Bristol.
Jonathan David Covey, Plymouth, Devon. For services to the Environment.
Graham Charles Clarke, Frome, Somerset. For services to Association Football and to Young People in South West England.
Thomas Stephen Coyle, Plymouth, Devon. For services to Veterans and Serving Members of HM Armed Forces.
Jennifer Rose Ann Didcote, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. For services to the community in Bishop's Cleeve, Gloucestershire.
Pauline Jane Franklin, Bristol, City of Bristol. For services to Further Education.
Susan Giles, Bristol, Somerset. For services to UK Heritage and Museums.
Peter William Godden, Bristol, City of Bristol. For services to Disadvantaged People and to the community in Bristol, particularly during Covid-19.
Dr Giles Francis Maskell, Truro, Cornwall. For services to Diagnostic Radiology.
Dr Carol Lee Tozer, Bodmin, Cornwall. For services to Social Care.
Professor Melanie Joanne Welham, Wiltshire. For services to Bioscience.
Major General Nicholas John Caplin CB, Pewsey, Wiltshire. For services to Veterans and to the Vision Impaired.
Anthony John Valerian Cheetham, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire. For services to Literature.
Mark David Ducker OBE, Bath, Somerset. For services to Education.
Dr Peta Jane Dunckley Foxall, East Budleigh, Devon. For services to Nature Conservation.
Phillip Mark Hayes O'Dell, Stroud, Gloucestershire. For services to UK Aviation.
Judith Ragan OBE, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs.
Chantal Louise Bryan, Chippenham, Wiltshire. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs.
Tina Louise Emery, Street, Somerset. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Robert Francis Fellows, Swindon, Wiltshire. For services to Paramedic Education.
Douglas William Scarfe, Poole, Dorset. For services to the Arts.
Duncan Clinton Sharkey, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. For services to the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Michael Staughan, Poole, Dorset. For services to the British Automotive Industry.
Denis Edmond Woulfe MBE, Chelternham, Gloucestershire. For services to Business and to Equality.
Knighthoods -
Professor Iain Gilmour Gray CBE FRSE FREng, South Gloucestershire. For services to the Aerospace Industry.
Professor Steven George West CBE DL, South Gloucestershire. For services to Health and to Education.
Sir Ben Bradshaw MP, Exeter, Devon. For services to Politics and Public Service.
OB - Order of the Bath
Adrian Duncan Baguley, Gloucestershire. For services to Defence.