Multiple remarkable Bristolians have been recognised by King Charles III for their outstanding achievements in his first Birthday Honours List. The list honours the incredible accomplishments made by people in various sectors, marking their dedication and the positive impact of their actions.
The list of those awarded MBEs (Member of the Order of the British Empire) and BEMs (British Empire Medal) was made public late yesterday. As well as some famous names from TV and sport stardom, the King has also honoured a number of local figureheads.
Today, the King celebrated his official birthday with the usual pomp and pageantry in a ceremony known as Trooping the Colours. King Charles will make two Honours Lists - one on his official birthday and one at the start of the new year, following his mother's tradition.
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Those honoured from Bristol include charity advocates and activists, educational and sports leaders, scientists and artists. Among the celebrities are TV presenter Davina McCall, Line Of Duty actress Vicky McClure, and veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, who were all awarded MBEs.
Former England and Arsenal footballer-turned-pundit Ian Wright was made an OBE, while late author Sir Martin Amis was knighted a day before he died last month aged 73. The highest awards went to Vogue editor-in-chief Dame Anna and Booker Prize-winning novelist McEwan, who were made Companions of Honour alongside Professor Sir John Bell, regius professor of medicine at the University of Oxford.
Outstanding Bristolians
Knights Bachelor
- Professor Iain Gilmour Gray CBE FRSE FREng. Director of Aerospace, Cranfield University. For services to the Aerospace Industry.
Professor Steven George West CBE DL. President of Universities UK and Vice-Chancellor, University of the West of England. For services to Health and to Education.
Order of the British Empire
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
- Ann Elizabeth Underwood. Deputy Finance Director, Defence Equipment and Support, Ministry of Defence. For services to Defence.
Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
- Iain Patrick Wentworth Boyd. Lately Chair and Trustee, Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. For services to Heritage.
- Dr Razvan Ungureanu Constantinescu. Founder, From Bristol with Love for Ukraine. For voluntary services to the People of Ukraine.
- Sarah Greenhalgh (Sarah Smith). Chair, Tobacco Factory Theatres. For services to Theatre and to the community in Bristol and Cornwall.
- Luke Peter Grenfell-Shaw. Cancer Activist and Cyclist, Founder, Bristol2Beijing. For services to Charitable Fundraising for People with Cancer.
- Professor Rachid Hourizi. Director, Institute of Coding. For services to the Digital Sector.
- Dr Rosalind Penelope Kennedy. For services to Charity and to the community in Bristol.
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)
- Anndeloris Marina Chacon. Chief Executive Officer, Bristol Black Carers. For services to Charity and to the community in Bristol.
- Pauline Jane Franklin. Cleaning Supervisor, St Brendan's Sixth Form College, Bristol. For services to Further Education. (Bristol)
- Susan Giles. Senior Curator, World Cultures Collection, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. For services to UK Heritage and Museums.
- Peter William Godden. For services to Disadvantaged People and to the community in Bristol, particularly during Covid-19.
- Ronald Thomas Richards. Secretary, South West Volleyball Association. For services to Volleyball and to the community in South West England.
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