These are ordinary people who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities or their field of work - and now they have been honoured for their dedication.
A number of North East people have been given awards in the 2023 New Year Honours list and they have been praised for a variety of achievements. Everyone on the list has gone above and beyond to serve their communities.
And here we bring you the stories of just some of the North East recipients who have been honoured this year. They include people who have provided a helping hand to those who have been struggling, those who have been supporting children with disabilities and others who have been carrying out voluntary work for years.
