Across Leeds, heroes are being recognised for their hard work as part of the New Year's Honours list for 2023.
A total of 17 people from across the city have featured on the list and will be made members of the Order of the British Empire or be awarded medals from King Charles III as part of the first list of his reign. The awards can be given to individuals for their services to anything ranging from sports to education.
This recognises their dedication and hard work in improving their communities and areas of interest.
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Here is the complete list for Leeds:
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Afshin Amirahmadi. Managing Director, Arla Foods UK. For services to the Dairy Industry.
- Helen Anne Gaunt. Lately Specialist Prosecutor, Crown Prosecution Service, Yorkshire and Humberside. For services to Law and Order.
- Sharon Kaur Jandu. Director, Yorkshire Asian Business Association. For services to International Trade.
- Sandra Needham DL. Chief Executive, West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. For services to Business and to the Economy.
Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Dr Peter Winston Belfield. Lately Medical Director for Invited Service Reviews, Royal College of Physicians and Lately Chair, St Gemma's Hospice. For services to Patient Safety and Care.
Richard Burns. Customer Compliance Group, Customs and International Trade, HM Revenue and Customs. For Public Service.
Stuart James Clarke. Festival Director, Leeds Digital Festival. For services to the Technology Sector.
Elizabeth Mary Deignan. For services to Cycling.
Sarah Johal. Strategic Leader, Regional Adoption Agencies. For services to Adoption and Fostering.
Edward Fletcher Lynch. Co-Founder, RJC Dance. For services to Dance.
Dr Shaid Mahmood. Chair of Governors, Leeds City College Group. For services to Further Education in Leeds.
Keranjeet Kaur Virdee. Chief Executive and Artistic Director, South Asian Arts UK. For services to the Arts, particularly South Asian Music and Dance.
Jonathan Gerard Wakeman. Founder and Artistic Director, East Street Arts. For services to the Arts.
Karen Watson. Founder and Artistic Director, East Street Arts. For services to the Arts.
Kathleen Winnifred Williams. Co-Founder and Director, RJC Dance. For services to Dance
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)
Angela Gabriel. Community Champion, Leeds in Bloom and lately Councillor, Leeds City Council. For services to the community in Leeds.
John Martin Procter. For services to the community in Farsley, West Yorkshire.
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