Shropshire residents named in Queen’s Birthday Honours 2016
The Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2016 has recognised the achievements of a number of Shropshire residents.
This year’s honours are the most diverse since the Order of the British Empire was founded in 1917 with the greatest ever number of recipients coming from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) background. In total 1,149 people have received an award.
There are a number of well-known names being honoured in this list including a knighthood for singer and songwriter Rod Stewart; and a knighthood for Simon Robey, Chair of the Royal Opera House and Aldeburgh Music. There are CBEs for cricketer, Alastair Cook; classical pianist, Paul Lewis; and for Alan Shearer for his charitable services.
There are OBEs for tennis player Jamie Murray and for Leon Smith, Captain of the Davis Cup Team. Further OBEs go to actor Brian Blessed; actor and broadcaster Adil Ray; and well-known broadcasting duo Ant and Dec. There is also a CBE for journalist and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter.
Shropshire residents receiving recognition include:
Mrs Susan Parsons (MBE) for services to the community in Little Wenlock.
Mr David Tudor (MBE) for services to charity and the community in Shrewsbury.
Mrs Santokho (MBE) for services to Community Cohesion in Telford.
Mrs Ruth Walmsley (MBE) for services to Children in Conakry, Guinea, West Africa.
Miss Susan North (MBE) for services to Children and Families.
The Reverend Monica Newsome (MBE) for services to HM Prison Service and voluntary services to the community in Lichfield.
Mrs Frances Medley (BEM) for services to the community in Shawbury and Stanton upon Hine Heath.
Mrs Glenda Wesley (BEM) for services to Young People and the community in Shrewsbury.
Mrs Judith Williams (BEM) for charitable and voluntary services in Shropshire particularly through the Shropshire Welfare Trust and the Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme.
West Mercia Police Chief Constable David Shaw has been awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours. The medal is awarded to police officers in the United Kingdom for gallantry or distinguished service.
