New Year Honours: full list of people to receive awards in Northern Ireland

The New Year Honours list has been released with people from all walks of life in Northern Ireland receiving recognition.Included in the list are well-known faces such as ​broadcaster Pamela Ballantine and actor James Martin.
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Order of the British Empire

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

Mr David George Crozier, Lately Head, Strategic Partnerships and Engagement,Queen’s University Belfast. For services to the economy.

Television presenter Pamela Ballantine has been named in the New Year's Honours List. Picture:  Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.Television presenter Pamela Ballantine has been named in the New Year's Honours List. Picture:  Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Television presenter Pamela Ballantine has been named in the New Year's Honours List. Picture: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Mr Ciaran Michael Murphy KC, Senior Counsel. For services to criminal justice.

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

Mr Michael Andrew Boyd, Project Manager, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, Consultant Director for Northern Ireland, Rio Ferdinand Foundation, Chair, Belfast Healthy City and lately Director, Football Development, Irish Football Association. For services to Association Football, to sport, to charity and to reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

Mr Frank Edward Bryan, Lately Chair, Belfast Metropolitan College. For services to Further Education and the economy in Northern Ireland.

Robin Mercer, third generation owner of garden lifestyle business Hillmount, who has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours List.Robin Mercer, third generation owner of garden lifestyle business Hillmount, who has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours List.
Robin Mercer, third generation owner of garden lifestyle business Hillmount, who has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours List.

Mr James Maurice Bullick, Finance and Compliance Director and Honorary Treasurer, Belfast Harbour Commissioners and British Ports Association. For services to the maritime industry.

Mr Terence Anthony Donnelly, Executive Chair, Donnelly Motor Group and Director, Taxi and Bus Conversions Ltd. For services to the motor industry in Northern Ireland.

Mr Neil Francis Guckian. Chief Executive, The Western Health and Social Care Trust. For services to health and social care and to the community in Northern Ireland.

Mrs Kathleen Margaret O’Hare, Board member, Belfast Metropolitan College and member, Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum. For services to education in Northern Ireland.

Nicki Patterson, former Director of Nursing, Primary Care & Older People and Deputy Chief Executive in the South Eastern Trust, has been honoured with an OBE in recognition of her services to Health and Social Care in the King's New Year Honours. Picture: released by South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust.Nicki Patterson, former Director of Nursing, Primary Care & Older People and Deputy Chief Executive in the South Eastern Trust, has been honoured with an OBE in recognition of her services to Health and Social Care in the King's New Year Honours. Picture: released by South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust.
Nicki Patterson, former Director of Nursing, Primary Care & Older People and Deputy Chief Executive in the South Eastern Trust, has been honoured with an OBE in recognition of her services to Health and Social Care in the King's New Year Honours. Picture: released by South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust.

Ms Nicola Heather Anne Patterson, Lately Director of Nursing, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. For services to health and social care in Northern Ireland.

Mrs Diane Rosalie Aldworth Ruddock, For services to the environment, to heritage and to the community in Northern Ireland.

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

Mr Michael Allen, Principal, Lisneal College. For services to education.

Mr Samuel James Anderson, founder and Chief Executive, IceMOS Technology. For services to economic development in Northern Ireland.

Ms Sarah Pamela Ballantine, For charitable fundraising in Northern Ireland.

Dr Manav Bhavsar, lately Clinical Lead, Critical Care. For services to healthcare, particularly during Covid-19.

Professor Anthony John Bjourson, Emeritus Professor of Genomics and lately Director, Northern Ireland Centre for Stratified Medicine, Ulster University. For services to Higher Education and to research.

Professor Kathryn Janice Carruthers, Professor of French Linguistics, Queen’s University Belfast. For services to modern languages.

Mr Francis Joseph Donnelly. For services to disability sport and to the community in Northern Ireland.

Captain Thomas David Eccles, Fisheries Officer, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. For services to fisheries, environment and to maritime safety.

Mr David Edward Clarke Finlay. For services to Olympic wrestling in Northern Ireland.

Mr Raymond Ashley Fulton. For services to music in Northern Ireland.

Rev Canon Terence Kevin Declan Graham DL, rector, St Bartholomew’s Church, Belfast. For services to the Reserve Forces and to the community in Belfast.

Mr Leslie John Raymond Irvine, International Referee Assessor, Irish Football Association. For services to Association Football.

Rev Derek James Johnston, Lead Chaplain, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. For services to chaplaincy and well-being during Covid-19.

Mr Maurice Joseph Kennedy, Volunteer, Transport Training Board. For services to the transport and logistics industries of Northern Ireland and Great Britain.

Ms Helen Morag Keys, Entrepreneur, Queen’s University’s Students’ Union. For services to entrepreneurship and innovation in farming.

Mr James Kilpatrick, Chair, RVH Liver Support Group. For services to people with liver disease and their carers in Northern Ireland.

Mr Henry James Kissock, Information and Communication Technology Service Delivery Manager, Police Service of Northern Ireland. For services to the community in Northern Ireland.

Mr Robert James Martin. For services to frama in Northern Ireland.

Ms Sarah Mason, Chief Executive Officer, Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland. For services to women and girls.

Mrs Elizabeth McCrory, Regional Lead, UK Export Finance. For services to exporting businesses in Northern Ireland.

Mr Robert William McVeigh. For services to the Commonwealth Games in Northern Ireland.

Ms Alison Jane Moffitt Robinson. For services to sports management and development in Northern Ireland.

Ms Leona O’Neil, Founder, The Boom Foundation. For services to charitable fundraising for people with Sarcoma.

Mr Harry Clive O’Neill. For charitable services to the community in County Down.

Mr Brian Thomas James Purcell. Lately Northern District Manager, St John Ambulance. For voluntary service in Northern Ireland.

Mr Anthony Martin Quinn. Lately Business Development Director, Co-operation Ireland.For services to community relations in Northern Ireland.

Mrs Kimberley Louise Scott. Lately Assistant Director of Education, Education Authority. For services to education

Dr Muhammad Saleem Khan Tareen. Psychiatrist, Northern Health and Social Care Trust. For services to mental ill health and to community development in Northern Ireland.

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

Rev Canon William Matthew Adair. Rector, St Columba’s Parish, Portadown. For services to the Church of Ireland and to the community in Portadown.

Mrs Valerie Beattie. For services to the community in County Antrim.

Mr William Archibald Bingham. Chair, Newcastle and Mourne Cancer Research Committee. For services to Cancer Research fundraising in County Down.

Mrs Winifred Patricia Bownes. Volunteer Coordinator, Cookstown Monday Club. For services to the community in Cookstown, County Tyrone.

Dr John Morrison Brown. For services to the community in County Tyrone.

Mr Robert James Buchanan. Chair, Londonderry branch, Royal Naval Association. For voluntary services to veterans.

Mrs Joy Henrietta Mary Coalter. Lately Building and Cleaning Supervisor, Brookeborough Primary School, County Fermanagh. For services to education.

Mr David Cupples. For services to the community in County Tyrone.

Mr Michael Davidson. Volunteer and Trustee, Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation. For voluntary service.

Mr Trevor Samuel John Douglas. General Manager, Belfast Cathedral. For services to peacebuilding and to the community in Northern Ireland.

Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Flanagan. Member, Inner Wheel Club of Ballymena. For voluntary services to the community in Ballymena, County Antrim.

Ms Claire Forsythe. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Officer, Probation Board for Northern Ireland. For services to the rehabilitation of offenders.

Mr Joseph William Garvey. For services to the community in County Armagh.

Mr Kenneth Matthew Gillespie. For service to young people through Scouting.

Mr Geoffrey Frederick Bewick Goldsbrough. Founder, Perennials Charity Rugby Club. For services to charity in Northern Ireland.

Mrs Bronagh Mary Hegarty. Covid-19 Principal Pharmacist for Patient Services and Procurement, Western Health and Social Care Trust. For services to healthcare and pharmacy.

Mr Donald Alexander Hill. For services to the community in County Londonderry.

Mrs Lena Moira Hutchinson. For voluntary services to the community in Larne, County Antrim.

Mrs Vivien Jess. Learning Centre Manager, Education Training Service. For services to defence and to the community in Northern Ireland.

Mrs Monica Ann Johnston. Admission / Discharge Co-ordinator, Neurosciences, Belfast Health and Social Care. For services to nursing and to the community in Northern Ireland.

Mrs Anne Marie Kelly. Lately Regional Office Manager, Northern Ireland Organ Donor Service. For services to organ donation and transplantation in Northern Ireland.

Mr William James David King. For services to Association Football in Northern Ireland.

Mrs Joan Lynas. For services to the Girls’ Brigade and to the community in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland.

Mr Jeremy Paul McCluskey. Front of house and security guard, G4S Security. For public service, particularly during Covid-19.

Mr Robert John McCormick. Security Team Leader, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. For public service.

Mr Patrick Eugene McGeehan. Coach, Santos Football Club. For voluntary service to Association Football in Northern Ireland.

Mrs Myrtle Edna McIlveen. Volunteer Manager, Killyleagh Community Charity Shop. For voluntary services to the community in County Down.

Mr Deon Frederick McNeilly. Chair, Newcastle Athletics Club, County Down. For services to athletics in Northern Ireland.

Mr Robin John Mercer. Managing Director, Hillmount Garden Centre. For services to business and to the economy in Northern Ireland.

Mr Adrian David Morrow. Estate Manager, Glenarm Castle and Chief Executive, Irish Grouse Conservation Trust. For voluntary services to habitat conservation and to the community in County Antrim.

Mr Bryan Phillips. Volunteer, Irish Guards Association. For services to Armed Forces charities in Northern Ireland.

Ms Lesley Porter. Principal’s personal assistant, Oakgrove Integrated College, Derry-Londonderry. For services to reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

Mr Derek Mark Preston. For services to the Northern Ireland Prison Service and to charity in Northern Ireland.

Mr John Alexander Alister Smyth. For voluntary and charitable services to the community in Limavady, County Londonderry.

Mrs Margaret Pearl Sterling. Teaching Associate, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast. For services to Higher Education in Northern Ireland.

Mrs Eileen Linda Stewart. Manager, Armagh Business Centre. For services to entrepreneurship, to economic regeneration and to the community in Armagh, Northern Ireland.

Mrs Janet Alexandra Thompson. For services to the Scouting Movement in Northern Ireland.

Mrs Florence Diane Walker. Founder and Leader, The Country Playgroup. For services to early years education in County Antrim.

Mr Adam Samuel Watson. Dairy farmer, Coleraine. For services to mental health in the farming community in Northern Ireland.

Mrs Sylvia Joan West. For services to the community in County Down.

The Venerable Thomas Roderic West. Minister, Church of Ireland. For services to the community in County Down.

Mr David Wheeler. Chair, Lisnaskea Rovers Football Club. For services to Association Football in County Fermanagh.

Mr Martin John White. For services to music in Northern Ireland.

King’s Police Medal (KPM)

Mr Samuel Paul Henderson. Lately Detective Constable, Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Ms Nicola Marie Marshall. Detective Superintendent, Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Mr Kieran Quinn. Inspector, Police Service of Northern Ireland.

King’s Fire Service Medal (KFSM)

Mr Thomas Stanley Torbitt, Watch Commander, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.