Buckinghamshire residents announced in The King's New Year Honours

Awards for nine Buckinghamshire residents were announced today in His Majesty King Charles III's New Year Honours List.

These men and women have been recognised for their outstanding work in supporting key services and communities, across the fields of sport, journalism and broadcasting, animation and visual effects, health and public service, as well as championing charities and voluntary services and giving service to local communities.

His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, The Countess Howe, said:

"I am delighted for the Buckinghamshire residents recognised with an award today.

We are privileged to be home to a number of diverse and gifted individuals who work tirelessly to improve the lives of our residents and the wider population of this nation. It affords me immense pride that their achievements have been recognised.  I applaud them all and thank them for their admirable commitment and dedication."

Lady Howe added: "I would encourage everyone to consider whether they know of an individual whom they might nominate for a national honour. There are many unsung heroes continually going above and beyond in our communities, for whom national recognition would be a fitting way of recognising their contribution.  The Buckinghamshire Lieutenancy Office can provide guidance on how to make a nomination."

The complete list of the Buckinghamshire residents in the 2025 New Year Honours List is:

Order of the British Empire

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Mr Joseph Richard Harrison: Chief Executive, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. For services to Healthcare

Mr Peter Robert Taylor OBE: For services to Journalism and to Public Service Broadcasting

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Mrs Heidi Rebecca Elizabeth Travis: Lately Chief Executive, Sue Ryder. For services to Palliative, Neurological and Bereavement Care Services

Dr Wei Yang: Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Digital Task Force for Planning and Chair, Construction Industry Council. For services to the Town Planning Industry

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Mr Adrian Christy: Chief Executive Officer, Table Tennis England. For services to Table Tennis

Mr Neil David Hatton: Chief Executive Officer, UK Screen Alliance. For services to the Visual Effects and Animation Industries

Dr Penelope Jane Shirlaw: Chair, London Local Dental Network and Honorary Consultant, Office of the Chief Dental Officer, NHS England. For services to Dentistry

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Mr Lindsay Faulkner: For services to the community in Ley Hill, Buckinghamshire

Mr Mohammad Fayyaz: Councillor, Chesham Town Council and Buckinghamshire Council. For services to the community in Chesham.