It has today been announced that the following Cumbrian residents have received a UK honour in HM The King’s honours list. The Honours system gives national recognition to people who have given exceptional service in public and community life and are committed to making a difference to those around them.
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mr Joshua MacAlister for services to Vulnerable Children.
Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mrs Judith Anne Godden for services to the community in Westmorland and Lonsdale, Cumbria.
Miss Helen Housby for services to Netball.
Mrs Penelope Anne Kirby for services to Mountain Rescue in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Ms Elsie Barbara Martlew for Political and Public Service.
Mrs Rebecca Robson for services to Victims of Domestic Abuse.
Mr Simon Rogan for services to the Food Industry.
Mrs Karen Shepperson for services to Education.
Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)
Mr Sean Balmer for services to Swimming in Cumbria.
Mrs Melanie Jane Gardner for services to the Arts and Culture in Cumbria.
Mr Peter William Garwood for services in the Community in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
Mr Graham Walter Hundley for voluntary service to the British Red Cross.
Mrs Jane Elizabeth Morris-Eyton for services to the Community in Bootle, Cumbria.
Ms Michelle Louise Pearse for services to Education and the Community in West Cumbria.
Captain Michael Neville Pemberton for services to Regeneration and to the Community in Cumbria.
Anyone can nominate someone for a UK Honour through the 'open access' system and awards are given to people from all walks of life.
The final decision as to who receives an honour is first decided by an Honours Committee and their recommendations go to the Prime Minister and finally to HM The King for approval. The process can take up to 18 months with recipients of honours announced in HM The King’s New Year’s Honours List and Birthday Honours List.
Nomination forms and advice on how to complete them are available through the Cumbria Lieutenancy website. Honours nominations | Cumbria Lieutenancy
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mr Alexander Scott congratulates all the award winners:
“It is a very proud moment for our county that so many Cumbrian residents have been recognised for their contributions to our communities. To be awarded an Honour is a huge achievement and I would like to congratulate them all.
“I would encourage people to think about someone that they know who always goes the extra mile for others and who has made an outstanding contribution to their community or to their area of work over the years. Anyone can nominate a person for an honour, and I am very keen for people who have given exceptional service to receive the recognition they deserve.”