World News – UK – Exceptional Public Service at the Center of the 2021 New Years Honor Roll

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The New Year Honors List recognizes the achievements of a wide variety of exceptional people across the UK

On Thursday the 31st December, 2021 New Years Honor Roll, released, shows the incredible efforts of hundreds of public sector and community workers in 2020 and beyond

The New Years Honor Roll is the most racially diverse roll of honor at 14, 2% of recipients are from Black, Asian, or ethnic background

In a year when the determination and determination of those on the front lines has been tested, the New Years Honor Roll includes 1239 recipients recognized for their exceptional contributions in all four UK countries

Public sector workers make up 14% of the list, including firefighters, medical professionals, teachers, police officers and local government workers – all recognized for their tremendous individual impact, and especially for responding to COVID-19

An MBE goes to Special Chief Officer Mark Owen, who has returned from retirement to lead the Special Constabulary’s response in North Wales

An MBE goes to Karen McDowell to serve the LGBTQ community and fire department in Northern Ireland

The Charity Helpline Housing Adviser for Shelter Nadeem Khan receives a BEM He was unable to return to the UK due to the Covid-19 pandemic Working from his personal laptop on a rooftop in Lahore, Pakistan, he advised over 500 people via web chat to people in 5 months000 miles away in the UK

The list includes 123 (10%) health and social workers – from British Red Cross ambulance crews to nursing home managers – all of whom were involved in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

A BEM goes to Cath Fitzsimmons of Greater Manchester, a former palliative nurse who has retired due to COVID-19

Dr Azeem Alam, 28 years old, from Harpenden, Herts, is receiving the BEM for establishing BiteMedicine, which provides free medical education to medical students, medical assistants and aspiring doctors during COVID-19 and over 10000 students worldwide taught through online live webinars

Nursing Assistant Director Jacky Copping, 55, of Beccles, Suffolk, has received an MBE for initiating facial fit testing at the NHS Foundation Trust at James Paget University Hospitals to ensure that the frontline staff is adequately prepared against Covid-19 are protected

This list of honors shows how the UK corporate sector stepped up during the COVID-19 to deliver for the country from small business owners redirecting their resources or changing business models to support the response of supermarket workers to ensure everyone Their vulnerable customers are stocked with important items – this honor list shows 111 recipients (9%) who are recognized for business services and business

Publican Caroline Halfhide, 51, of Ash, Somerset receives MBE for converting her pub into a local resident shop to drastically minimize the need to travel to nearby towns for groceries and essentials

76-year-old Pembrokeshire Frame Founder and General Manager Jennifer Sims is awarded the BEM for introducing the #Bagsofcare Community Fridge Free Bags Scheme, which offers vulnerable people, the elderly and people who have financial problems hot meals and free Bags of food made available to the pandemic

Most awards relate to the contributions people have made in their communities 65% of award winners are recognized for their community work

Captain Emma Henderson, who lives in Moray, Scotland, is receiving an MBE to set up the Wingman project to help NHS staff create a premium lounge experience in hospitals across the UK

The oldest person on the list is Anne Baker of Salisbury, Wiltshire, who at the age of 106 will receive an MBE for fundraising for the NSPCC

She is followed by 104-year-old Ruth Saunders, who is receiving an MBE for a marathon run to raise money for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance

The youngest recipient is 20-year-old Samah Khalil, the Youth Mayor of Oldham She is receiving a BEM for her work in empowering young people

Actress Sheila Hancock receives condemnation for services to drama and charity, as does conductor and musicologist Professor Jane Glover for services to music and make-up artist Patricia McGrath for services to fashion, the beauty industry and diversity

Angela Eagle MP will also be awarded a Ladies Hood for Parliamentary and Political Service. The Right Honorable Geoffrey Cox QC MP and Thomas Clarke MP will receive chivalry for parliamentary and political service and for public and political service

In sport, Exeter Chiefs Rugby Director Robert Baxter receives an OBE and Captain Joe Simmonds an MBE, both for services to rugby union football.Former professional rugby player Rob Burrow is awarded an MBE for awareness he is particular during The motor neuron disease pandemic has sharpened MBEs are also being awarded to former English footballers Jimmy Greaves and Ron Flowers for service to football

In a year where so many sacrifices have been made to protect our NHS and save people’s lives, the outstanding efforts of those receiving honors today are a welcome reminder of the strength of the human spirit and of that which can be achieved through courage and compassion

The New Year’s Award 2021 is an opportunity for us to recognize their commitment and recognize many who have gone well beyond that in their contribution to our country

As we begin a new year and continue to come together to fight this virus, may your ministry and stories be an inspiration to all of us

The Honor System continues to advocate diversity at all levels and celebrate the breadth of service rendered by people of diverse backgrounds across the UK239 people who received an award:

Read the full list of New Year’s honors and learn more about how to nominate someone for an award

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