The Lieutenancy of Orkney

Nancy was awarded the BEM for services to her local island community of Westray here in Orkney. Retired teacher Nancy is a well known figure in the island, having served on the Westray Heritage Trust and written and contributed to several books on local history.

Neil Kermode was awarded an OBE for services to renewable energy and to the community in Orkney.

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James Stockan, leader of Orkney Islands Council was made an MBE for services to local government.

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Mechanic at the RNLI Kirkwall Lifeboat Station, Dupre Strutt, received his MBE for services to maritime safety.

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Interim chief executive of NHS Orkney, Michael Dickson received his award for services to healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Kirsteen (Kirsty) is a GP with the Skerryvore Medical Practice  and recieved her award for services to General Practice and to the community in Orkney during Covid-19. 

Chair, European Marine Energy Centre. For services to the Environment and to the community in Orkney. 

Norman Rushbrook received his award for services to the Arts and to Squash in Orkney.

Marlene has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for meritorious civil service for her voluntary service to St Magnus Cathedral and the wider Orkney community. 

John, formerly chief auctioneer at Orkney Auction Mart, received his MBE for services to agriculture and the rural community of Scotland.

Retired Stromness music teacher Jean Leonard received her MBE for services to music and the community in Orkney.

Jane, formerly Head Teacher of Papdale Primary School in Kirkwall received her MBE for services to education in Orkney.

David, a retired Chartered Accountant, received his MBE for services to St Magnus Cathedral and the Orkney community.

Joyce received her BEM for services to Girlguiding and the community in Orkney

Rita, founder of the Blue Door charity shop in Kirkwall received her BEM in recognition of her support for local community and charity projects. 

Glenys received her honour in recognition of her contribution to music in Orkney and charity work in Malawi.

Bryan, a retired Loganair engineer was honoured for 50 years in the air service.

Emily received her honour in recognition of her work in support of cancer charities.

Brian was awarded the BEM for his services to military history in Orkney.

Karen received her honour in recognition of her involvement in the

planning and organisation of First World War commemorative events in Orkney during 2016.

Marny Mowatt was named a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire for her services to the Orkney County Show.

John was a founder of Macmillan Orkney and is a long-standing member of the Italian Chapel Preservation Committee, received his medal  in recognition of his voluntary work in the county.

Bashir received his award for services to the community. The first locally based registered Samaritan, Bashir went on to chair the local board. He is also a director of Voluntary Action Orkney and has been involved with the Rotary Club of Orkney for many years.

Former Sanday school headteacher Rosemary Newton received an MBE for services to outdoor education and to the community in Orkney.

Stromness historian Bryce worked in the museum service in Orkney for almost 30 years received his MBE for services to culture in Orkney.

Retired teacher Sandy Firth, from Kirkwall, was awarded his BEM in recognition for his voluntary service in Orkney.

Margaret received her honour for her services to the community of 

Orphir.

Andrew received his medal for for services to transport and the community of Orkney.

Sir Peter received the Companion of Honour for his services to music.

Alisatair received his award for services as Chief Executive of Orkney

Islands and Shetland Islands Councils.

Leslie received his award for services to Scottish education and the community in Orkney.

Sheila was awarded the OBE for services to the jewellery industry in which she had served for 44 years.

Jack received his award for services to the community of Hoy and Walls.

Karen is credited with improving cattle health and welfare through the County.

Known as "the flying banker", Anne received her award for services to Orkney’s financial  industry.