Eleven Worcestershire residents have been recognised in the 2026 New Year’s Honours list.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Mrs Beatrice Grant said, “I am so pleased to see that eleven members of our community have been recognised for their achievements in public life and for their exceptional commitment to helping others. I would like to send my heartfelt congratulations and thank them all for their contribution to society and to our County.”
List of recipients
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Ms Claire Burgess CBE –for services to Children’s Social Care
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Mrs Victoria Wells OBE – for services to special educational needs and disabilities
Members of the Order of the British Empire
- Mr Thomas Clarke-Forrest MBE – for services to Young People
- Mr Iain Haggis MBE – for services to Defence
- Mrs Deborah Monk MBE – for services to Podiatry for homeless people
- Mr Andrew Train MBE – for services to Sport
Medallist of the Order of the British Empire
- Mr Clive Buckley BEM – for voluntary services to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
- Mrs Helen Gill BEM – for services to people with Learning Disabilities in Worcestershire
- Mrs Wendy Latty BEM – for services to Dance
- Mr Sabhijinder Hayer BEM – for services to Weightlifting and the community in the West Midlands
- Mr Justin Thomas BEM – for services to Young People
For further information about the National Honours system and how to nominate someone, please visit https://www.gov.uk/honours, or please contact the Lieutenancy if you require any assistance by emailing lieutenancy@worcestershire.gov.uk.
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