THE Queen has offered special recognition to coronavirus heroes in her Birthday Honours list.
From Cardiff to Ceredigion, North to South and East to West Wales, household names to NHS key workers, Welsh rugby players and Welsh business people the monarch has shone a spotlight on Britons’ good deeds during the pandemic.
Of those who have been honoured, 72 per cent have worked tirelessly for their local communities, reflecting the huge voluntary effort across the country in response to Covid-19.
With 1,495 people honoured in total, this year’s list is particularly extensive.
Here are the Welsh recipients:
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) – Covid-19 Recipients:
Dr Eleri Mair Jones Davies. Consult Medical Microbiologist and director, Infection Prevention and Control, Public Health Wales. For services to Healthcare in Wales particularly during Covid-19 (Prisk, South Glamorgan)
Gail Margaret Lusardi. For services to Health and Social Care in Wales particularly during Covid-19 (Blackmill, Mid Glamorgan)
Dr Catherine Tracey Moore. Consultant Clinical Scientist, Public Health Wales. For services to Public Health during Covid-19 (Taff’s Well, Mid Glamorgan)
Neil James Pearce. Head of Estates, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. For services to the Covid-19 response (Newport, Gwent)
James Barry Rees. For services to the community in Ceredigion during Covid-19 (Ceredigion, Dyfed)
Dr Robin Anthony Ridley-Howe. Lead Medical Microbiologist, Public Health Wales. For services to Public Health in Wales particularly during Covid-19 (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Margaret Sutherland. Chief Officer, South Denbighshire Community Partnership. For services to the community of Corwen during Covid-19. (Denbighshire, Clwyd
Elizabeth Ann Waters. Consultant Nurse, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. For services to the NHS in Wales (Crickhowell, Powys)
Michael Watson. Driver, United Parcel Service. For services to the community in Cardiff during Covid-19 (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) – Covid-19 Recipients:
Philip Raymond Baker. County Councillor, Saundersfoot. For Public Service during Covid-19. (Pembrokeshire, Dyfed)
Dr Mahaboob Basha. External Relations and Engagement manager, Energy Safety Research Institute, Swansea University. For services to the community in Sketty, Swansea during Covid-19 (Swansea, West Glamorgan)
Alice Bretland. Physiotherapist and Team Lead, Home Ventilation Team. For services to the NHS particularly during Covid-19 (Penarth, South Glamorgan)
Paul Christopher Alan Buckingham. For services to the NHS in Wales during Covid-19 (Carmarthenshire, Dyfed)
John Challenger. For services to Young People in the North West during Covid-19. (Flintshire, Clwyd)
Rita Chohan. For services to the NHS during Covid-19 (Swansea, West Glamorgan)
Adam Clode. Caretake, Gladstone Primary School. For services to the community in Barry during Covid-19 (Barry, South Glamorgan)
Jade Michelle Cole. For services to the NHS and Critical Care Research during Covid-19 (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Julie Cook. Community Colleague, Asda Ltd. For services to the community during Covid-19 (Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan)Deborah Crow. For services to the community in South Glamorgan during Covid-19 (Barry, South Glamorgan)
Hilary Margaret Dover. Service director, Primary and Community Services, Swansea Bay Region. For services to the NHS during Covid-19 (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Paula Jane Gallent. Ward Sister, Cardiff and Vale University Health board. For services to the NHS during Covid-19 (Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan)
Marlyn Gardner. For services to the community in Stirlingshire during Covid-19 (Falkirk, Stirling)
Jack William Gibbins. Tactical Lead, St John Ambulance (Cymru). For services to the community during Covid-19. (Carmarthenshire, Dyfed)
Liam Robert Andrew Hewitt. Tenancy Support Worker, Pembrokeshire Care Society. For services to the community during Covid-19 (Pembrokeshire, Dyfed)
Mathew David Hill. For services to the St John Ambulance (Cymru) during the Covid-19 response (Newport, Gwent)
Gemma Patricia McDonald. Nurse and Volunteer, Newport Sea Cadets. For services to the NHS and to the community in Newport during Covid-19 (Monmouthshire, Gwent)
Lyndsay Jayne McNicholl. For services to Health and Social Care during Covid-19 (Carmarthenshire, Dyfed)
Sharon Louise Miller. For services to the Care Sector during the Covid-19 response (Dinas Powys, South Glamorgan)
Louise Peart. Social Worker, Adult Services Intake and Assessment Team, Vale of Glamorgan Council. For services to Vulnerable People during Covid-19 (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Toni Ann Salmon. Food Delivery Driver and Commanding Officer, Forest of Dean Sea Cadets. For services to the community in the Forest of Dean during Covid-19. (Monmouthshire, Gwent)
Julie Simonson. Community Branch director, Santander UK. For services to the Financial Services sector and the community of Neath during Covid-19 (Neath Port Talbot, West Glamorgan)
Nigel Wheeler. Prosperity, Development and Frontline Services Lead, Rhondda Cynon Taf Borough Council. For services to Waste Collection and Recycling during Covid-19 (Pantygraigwen, Mid Glamorgan)
Elizabeth Williams. Coordinator, Canolfan Pentre. For services to the community of Pentre during the Covid-19 response. (Rhonda Cynon Taff, Mid Glamorgan)
Nigel Williams. For services to Local Government in Swansea during Covid-19 (Carmarthenshire, Dyfed)
Knights Bachelor
Knighthoods
The Rt. Hon. David George Hanson. Formerly Member of Parliament for Delyn. For political service (Flint, Clwyd)
Order of the British Empire
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Rebecca Ann Evans. For services to the Arts in Wales. (Penarth, South Glamorgan)
Warren David Gatland, OBE. Formerly head Coach, Welsh Rugby Union. For services to Rugby in Wales (Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan)
Jeffrey Charles Godfrey. Director of Legal Services, Welsh Government. For services to Devolution and the Legislative Process in Wales (Chepstow, Gwent)
Christopher Jones. Lately chief executive, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. For services to the Water Industry in England and Wales (Brecon, Powys)
Gareth Thomas. For services to Sport and Health (Bridgend, Bridgend)
Linda Tomos. Librarian, National Library of Wales. For services to Welsh Culture (Dolgellau, Gwynedd)
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Melanie Doel (Melanie Davies). For services to Journalism, charity and the community in Wales (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Fiona Jane Jones. Universal Credit Group director for Wales and Lead, National Employer and Partnership Team, Work and Health Services, Department for Work and Pensions. For services to Unemployed People in Wales (Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan)
Alun Wyn Jones. For services to Rugby Union Football in Wales (Swansea, South Glamorgan)
Professor Paul Meredith. Sr Cymru Professor in Sustained Advanced Materials, Swansea University. For services to Semiconductor Research and Innovation (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Dr Graham John Shortland. Consultant Paediatrician, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. For services to Paediatrics, Patient Safety and the NHS in Wales (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Euryn Ogwen Williams. For services to Welsh Broadcasting (Barry, Vale of Glamorgan)
Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBEs)
Georgina Florence Bryan. Election Agent, Preseli Pembrokeshire, Conservative Party. For political and public service (Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire)
Elaine Buckland. For services to Music and charity (Welshpool, Powys)
Robert Cater. For services to Education and Science Engagement (Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan)
Pamela Mary Chugg. For services to Women’s Golf (Cowbridge, South Glamorgan)
Madeleine Julie Margret Clements. Special Inspector, Bridgend Police. For services to Policing (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan)
Glenys Irene Cour. For services to the Visual Arts in Wales (Swansea, West Glamorgan)
Councillor David Tudor Davies. Chair, Bridgend Fire and Rescue Authority. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service in Wales (Bargoed, Gwent)
The Venerable Rachel Hannah Eileen Davies. Founder, Tir Dewi. For services to Farming in West Wales (Pencader, Dyfed)
Ellen Kerry Davis. For services to Holocaust Education (Swansea, West Glamorgan)
Matthew Robert Hatton Evans. Leader, Conservative Group, Newport City Council. For political and public service (Newport, Gwent)
Professor Christopher David Evans. Professor, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Bangor University, Wales. For services to Ecosystem Science (Gaerwen, Gwynedd)
Paul David Harries. For services to Engineering and Employment in West Wales (Llanelli, Dyfed)
Fiona Gwynedd Giraud. Director, Midwifery and Women’s Services, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. For services to Midwifery and Women’s Services in Wales (Porthmadog, Gwynedd)
Jayne Edith Griffiths. Community Champion, Tesco Stores Ltd. For services to Business and the community in Llandrindod Wells, Powys (Llandrindod Wells, Powys)
Martin Brian Howlett. For services to Cyber Security Skills and Young People (Llangollen, Clwyd)
Colin Raymond Jones. National Coach, Welsh Amateur Boxing Association. For services to Boxing in Wales (Swansea, West Glamorgan)
Jessica Leigh Jones. For services to Women in Engineering in Wales (Southerndown, Vale of Glamorgan)
Huw Glyn Jones. For services to the Economy in Wales (Denbigh, Clwyd)
George Gottleib Parker. For services to the Business and community in Llanelli (Llanelli, Dyfed)
Brian Wyn Paynter. Project director, Network Rail. For services to Railway Safety and to charity (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Eric Harries Peake. For services to Art and Ornithological Conservation (Flint, Clwyd)
Julie Phillips. Formerly head Coach, St Tydfils Gymnastics Club, Merthyr Tydfil. For services to Gymnastics in Wales (Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan)
Bethan Sian Reece. Mental Health Ally. For services to the Administration of Justice (Flint, Clwyd)
Jean Saunders. Senior Nurse, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Swansea Bay University Health Board. For services to Nursing (Swansea, West Glamorgan)
Pamela Scourfield. Chair of Governors, Bedwas High School, Caerphilly. For services to Education (Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan)
Lynne Elizabeth Sheehy. Corporate Social Responsibility manager, Legal and General. For services to the community in Cardiff (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Carolyn Joy Smith. Road Safety and Business Performance manager, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. For services to Road Safety (Swansea, West Glamorgan)
Richard John Thurston. Researcher, Social Science. For public service (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Robert Allen. Formerly Firefighter, Avon Fire and Rescue Service. For services to
Margaret Ann Baker. Clinical Nurse, Specialist Secondary Breast Oncology, Swansea Bay University Health Board. For services to Patients with Secondary Breast Cancer in Bridgend (Swansea, West Glamorgan)
Stephen Clarke. Formerly director, Tennis Wales and Member of the Council, Lawn Tennis Association. For services to Tennis in Wales (Penarth, South Glamorgan)
Tracey Davies. Volunteer Fundraiser, Velindre Cancer Centre’s Charity. For charitable services to Cancer Patients (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan)
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)
Stephen Robert Davies. For services to People with Disabilities (Swansea, West Glamorgan)
Robert Alan Forrester. Formerly Lifeboat Operations manager, Flint Lifeboat Station. For voluntary and charitable services to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in North East Wales (Flint, Clwyd)
Antonia Forte. For services to Education, Housing and the community in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan (Barry, South Glamorgan)
Alun Guy. For services to Music, Language and Culture in Wales (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Jayne James. Formerly Journalist, British Broadcasting Corporation. For services to charity and the community in Wales (Pyle, Mid Glamorgan)
Lt Col (Rtd) Michael Hugh Ledston Lewis. Chair and Fundraiser, SSAFA Powys. For charitable services (Brecon, Powys)
Martin McHale. Conductor, City of Cardiff Symphony Orchestra. For services to Music (Cardiff, South Glamorgan)
Phoebe Leigh McLavy. Team Member, WorldSkills UK. For services to the WorldSkills Competition (Camarthen, Dyfed)
Mayameen Meftahi. For services to Victims of Child Sexual Abuse in Wales (Swansea, West Glamorgan)
Shaun Michael Moody. Group manager, Bridgend Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Search and Rescue (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan)
Emma Picton-Jones. Founder, the DPJ Foundation. For services to charity (Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire)
Christopher David Singletary. For services to Veterans, their Families and the Armed Forces (Port Talbot, West Glamorgan)
Kevin Charles Staveley. For services to Chess in Wales (Treorchy, Mid Glamorgan)
Anne Thomas. Staff Nurse, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. For services to Nursing (Bala, Gwynedd)
Geraint Andrew Thomas. For services to the Samaritans, Mountain Rescue and Disadvantaged People in South West Wales (Swansea, West Glamorgan)
David Glyn Walters. For services to Tennis and Young People in Garw Valley, Mid Glamorgan (Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan)
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