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Honours are awarded by His Majesty The King in June (The Birthday Honours) and at the start of each year (The New Year Honours). There are many different Honours that can be awarded including Damehoods and Knighthoods, Commanders of the British Empire (CBE), Officers of the British Empire (OBE), Members of the British Empire (MBE), and Medallists of the British Empire (BEM).

ANYONE CAN NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR AN HONOUR.. Nominate an individual for an Honour or find out more information about the process: Do the Honours

Many nominations are made, and the process of considering each nomination is lengthy. Sometimes the Lord-Lieutenant or one of her Deputies is asked to comment on a nomination. It usually takes at least 18 months for the process to be completed. The number of nominations far exceeds the number of Honours given.

Recipients of all Honours apart from the British Empire Medallists are invited to Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle to receive their award. The Lord-Lieutenant presents the BEM honours.

New Year Honours 2024

2024 New Year’s Honours List

Many congratulations to all those who were honoured in this year’s New Year’s Honours List.  The Oxfordshire Lieutenancy was proud to see such a talented, interesting and diverse range of Oxfordshire residents being recognised for their hard work and contribution to society. Below is a list of those people from Oxfordshire who received honours:

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE):

  • Professor Freddie Charles HAMDY FMedSci

  • Dr Alexander John STURGIS

  • Professor Ian Alexander WALMSLEY FRS

 

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE):

  • Benjamin Hugo CAIRNS

  • Professor Rajesh Vasantlal THAKKER

 

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE):

  • Tom CIESCO

  • Michael John EDWARDS

  • Jeremy Michael Edward MOSS

  • Elizabeth Rebecca PEMBERTON-MITCHELL

  • Rosalind Jean RICHARDSON

  • Dr Sara Elizabeth WELLS

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Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM):

  • Olive Margaret BOSCOTT

  • Laurence Matthew John EAST

  • Steven Paul EDGINTON

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