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The only survivor of 1976
Kingsmills Massacre is one of nearly 90 people from Northern Ireland on the New Years honors list.
Alan Black was named MBE for his services to the community in South Armagh.
World-famous pianist and conductor Barry Douglas is also listed with a CBE for services to music and community relations at NI.
Born in Belfast, Douglas had already been named OBE in 2002 honors.
NI director of social work Sean Holland has also been named CBE.
Also recognized by public service, particularly during the Covid-19 response, was DUP MLA William Humphrey, who has been named MBE.
image copyrightAmy T. Zielinski / GettyConsultant psychiatrist Dr. Philip McGarry, who was named OBE, said he was “delighted” to accept the honor, but that it had not been anticipated.
He said the recognition was not just for “mental health as a whole, not just for psychiatrists, but for all those who work in the field” and for patients and their families.
“In recent years, it has become much more acceptable to talk about mental health,” he said.
He added that the approach and culture were different than when he had started in the 1980s.
“Now it is very acceptable for people, including men, to talk about their emotions and mental illness when at that time there was a terrible stigma.”
The sports stars are also featured in the honors, with European and Commonwealth champion Rhys McClenaghan receiving a British Empire (BEM) medal.
The 21-year-old Newtownards native became the first Irish gymnast to win a World Championship medal last year.
image copyrightNIFRSMixed martial arts coach Danny Corr also receives a BEM for his services to his sport and community relations in Glengormley.
John McGuinness, a six-time North West 200 winner, becomes an MBE.
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Station Commander Karen McDowell has been named MBE by her fire and rescue services and the LGBTQ community.
With over 27 years of service (she joined the organization in 1993), Ms. McDowell worked in various positions and recently played a significant role in the NIFRS response to Covid-19.
McDowell said she was “very surprised and deeply honored” by the award.
“The last 10 years have been an incredible journey and if I have helped make a difference for anyone facing similar challenges, it has been a privilege to have had that opportunity,” he said.
Another MBE recipient was Amanda McNamee, Lagan Integrated College’s Director of Education Services.
“I get the most reward for working with children from different parts of the community in integrated education,” he said.
“I love working with children of different abilities and seeing the potential they have within themselves and that there is no limit to what you can do in life if you have drive and ambition.”
He added that it would be his parents who “would probably be proudest.”
The honors system
- Companion of Honor – Limited to 65 people. Recipients have the initials CH after their name
- Gentleman or lady
- CBE – Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- OBE – Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- MBE – Member of the Order of the British Empire
- GOOD – British Empire Medal
Order of the Bath
Derek Alexander Baker, Permanent Secretary, Department of Education, Northern Ireland Executive
Fiona Caroline Gail Chamberlain, recently a lawyer to the Northern Ireland Crown
Commanders of the Royal Victorian Order
David Christopher Lindsay, Lord-Lieutenant of County Down
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
William Barry Douglas OBE, concert pianist
Sean William Holland, Director of Social Work, Department of Health, Northern Ireland Executive
Michael Ashton Kuhn, Northern Ireland screen
Mark Alexander Larmour, Political Director, Northern Ireland Office
Bernard Francis (Brian) McConville, Owner and President, MJM Group
Paul Alexander Terrington, PwC NI
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Geraldine Brereton, Deputy Director, Universal Credit Operations, Department of Communities, Northern Ireland Executive
John George Lillywhite, President, Kainos
Alan John Lindsay Kennedy Moore MBE
Jerome Patrick Mullen, Newry Chamber of Commerce and Clamry Group
William Patrick Thomas O’Hara
Diljit Singh Rana MBE President, Andras House Ltd
Oliver Edward Pattison Shanks
Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Michael David Briggs, East Belfast Community Development Agency
Philip Cassidy, Global Executive Vice President of Concentrix.
Florence Margaret Hand, Health and Wellness Manager, Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Ian Aubrey McDonald Harvey
Christine Hayes, Latest Systems, Analytics and Rewards Officer, University of Ulster
Claire Henderson, Head of Department, South Eastern Regional College
William Joseph Humphrey, MLA for North Belfast
Catherine Jane Irwin, Volunteer, Guides
John Charles Kenneth McDowel, Director of Kilwaughter Minerals Ltd
Karen McDowell, Station Commander, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
William Thompson McElhinney Most recently Headmaster, Ashlea Primary School, Londonderry
Amanda McNamee, Principal, Lagan College
Gordon Charles Penrose, Honorary President, Institute of Roofing
David John Marshall Robinson, Chairman of the Trustees, The Robinson Memorial Hospital
Lynn Smith, Civil Secretary, HQ 38 (Irish) Brigade, Northern Ireland Garrison
Sarah Elizabeth Marilyn Warren, Professor, Southern Regional College
Medalists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)
Hugh Kirkpatrick Paul Bell, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Aughnacloy College
Donald John Blair, Volunteer, 1st Greenisland Company, The Boys’ Brigade
David Terrance Butler, Access Manager, Translink
Elizabeth Doherty, Receptionist, Belfast Campus, University of Ulster
Brigid Doyle, Director of Child Care, Queen’s University Belfast
MartyneGirvan, Senior Officer, Fraud Investigation Service, HM Revenue and Customs
Alana Lorraine McAllister
Jonathan Peter McMillen, Executive Director, Syrian Refugee Project, Department of Communities
Peggy Margaret Mary O’Dwyer
Arthur Wilfred David Hornos
Sheila Mary McCafferty Palmer
Christopher James Preshaw, Chief Technician, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast
Joan Young Totten, Director of North Belfast Alternatives
Queen’s Police Medal (QPM)
Norman James Lewis, Chief Detective Inspector, Northern Ireland Police Service
Robert McAllen, Sheriff, Northern Ireland Police Service
Mark Roberts, Inspector, Northern Ireland Police Service
Queen’s Ambulance Medal (QAM)
Margaret Mary Barclay, Director of Resources, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
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