The Queen's Birthday Honours list for 2021 has been released - here's everyone from Suffolk who has been recognised.
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
- Professor William James Sutherland, Miriam Rothschild professor of conservation biology, University of Cambridge. For services to evidence-based conservation (Bury St Edmunds)
- Richard Christopher Wakeman, musician, presenter and author. For services to music and broadcasting (Scole)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
- Neil Glendinning, chief executive officer, Harwich Haven Authority. For services to the transport of freight, particularly during the Covid-19 response (Beccles)
- Brendan Joseph Keaney, chief executive, DanceEast. For services to dance (Ipswich)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
- Matthew Read, head sailmaker, Suffolk Sails. For services to frontline health workers throughout the Covid-19 pandemic (Felixstowe)
- Simon Peter Scammell, head sailmaker, Suffolk Sails. For services to frontline health workers throughout the Covid-19 pandemic (Felixstowe)
The Lieutenancy Office in Suffolk is able to help and advise anyone considering making a Nomination for a National Honour. Please visit www.suffolk-lieutenancy.org.uk for more information.
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