Honours

For services to vulnerable adults

Sonia Parnell is a very special lady who has dedicated her life to the care and support of many vulnerable adults in the community. Apart from running a care home, […]

Mrs Anne Patricia Ryder BEM

For services to the community in Solihull

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With so many families breaking up, the impact on the lives of children is a growing concern and it is heart-warming to know there are people like Anne Ryder, selflessly […]

Bishop Stanford Fairin BEM

For services to the community in Sandwell

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Bishop Stanford Fairin had a vision to create a care centre to support the Afro-Caribbean elderly in Sandwell. His vision was realised with support from Sandwell Council and the Cape […]

Ms Susan Elizabeth Mary Allen BEM

For services to the community in Heath Town, Wolverhampton

Susan Allen has given one of the most deprived areas in Wolverhampton the highest commitment, leading a 40–strong volunteering group behind the Hope Community Project. The Hope project helps vulnerable […]

Abul Kalam Azad Choudhury MBE

For services to education in Bangladesh

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Azad Choudhury was the Founder and President of the Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA) in Birmingham from 1986-1992. The BCA created awareness of health and safety with many restaurant owners and […]

Judy Ann Dyke MBE

For services to charity, particularly Edward’s Trust and the community in Birmingham

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Attempting to summarise all the causes and charities Judy has helped is a challenge. She volunteered for Edward’s Trust bereavement charity since 1991, playing a major role in fund-raising, which […]

Dr Saroj Duggal MBE

For services to Asian and ethnic minority women

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Dr Saroj Duggal was the first Asian Gujarati woman to underwrite in the insurance industry. Through her own challenges to be successful in business, that involved breaking barriers from her […]

Mandeep Kaur MBE

For services to Armed Forces personnel and the Sikh community across the globe

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In October 2005, Mandeep Kaur was appointed as the first and only Sikh Chaplain for the entire British Armed Forces and still remains in the post. Her role as Sikh […]

For services to vulnerable adults

For services to the community in Solihull

For services to the community in Sandwell

For services to the community in Heath Town, Wolverhampton

For services to education in Bangladesh

For services to charity, particularly Edward’s Trust and the community in Birmingham

For services to Asian and ethnic minority women

For services to Armed Forces personnel and the Sikh community across the globe

West Midlands Lieutenancy

Deputy Lieutenants