The New Year’s Honours list marks the achievements and services of people across the UK. It is a time when community champions, who go the extra mile often putting others’ needs before their own, can be recognised on a national level.
Those who make it to the list come from all walks of life, standing out in their particular field for their continued efforts to make a real difference.
We have put together a list of all those from Salisbury and surrounding areas.
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Dr Peter Thompson – Salisbury
Dr Thompson is the CEO of the National Physical Laboratory. They aim to build on their capability as a world-leading National Measurement Institute to develop new areas of applied science and technology. He is being honoured for services to Science and Technology.
Dr Peter Thompson (Image: Institute of Physics)
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Richard Livesey – Salisbury
Richard is a scientific advisor for the Ministry of Defence and is being honoured for services to defence.
Dr Petra Oyston – Salisbury
Dr Oyston is a senior research and technical lead in the Defence Science and Technology Lab, as well as a visiting Professor at the University of Southampton and advisor to the UK Government. She is being honoured for services to Science and Defence.
Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mark Fane – Fordingbridge
Mark is the former chair of The Garden Museum and is receiving this honour for services to horticulture.
Mark Fane (Image: Garden Museum)
Laura Ward-Ongley – Salisbury
Laura is the founder and Global Chief Executive Officer of EXEAT. She is a seasoned CEO & multi-award-winning entrepreneur and knows first-hand what it takes to conquer your way to the top.
Laura Ward-Ongley (Image: Laura Ward-Ongley)
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire
Trevor Harrop – Ringwood
Trevor is the co-founder of The Avon Roach Project and along with his late friend and business partner, Adam (Budgie) Price, he turned the River Avon into the best it’s been for a generation. He has been honoured for his services to Angling.