A well known author, community heroes, education champions and a stalwart poppy seller are among those from Suffolk who have been recognised on the King's New Year's Honours list.
Ninety-seven-year-old Jill Gladwell, from Stowmarket, is the oldest recipient in this year's list, having been made an MBE for her services to the Royal British Legion.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk Clare, Countess of Euston, said: “Heartfelt congratulations to all those who have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours List. All those of us who live in Suffolk are immensely proud of you and I would like to thank you on behalf of us all for everything you have done for communities and individuals across the county.”
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
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Denise Joan Christie. Chair, Elizabeth Casson Trust. For services to occupational therapy. (Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk)
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Anthony Gallagher. Chair, National Youth Sector Advisory Board. For services to young people. (Saxmundham, Suffolk)
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Charles Piers Mackesy. Artist, Illustrator and Author. For services to art and literature.
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
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Keith Deller. For charitable services to the community in Suffolk. (Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk)
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Steven Richard Miller. Director of culture and heritage, head of Norfolk Museums Service, Norfolk County Council. For services to heritage and tourism. (Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk)
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Caroline Valerie Wright. Early childhood director, Bright Horizons Nursery. For services to Early Years Education. (Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk)
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Dr Christine Paula Futter. Lately Chief Operating Officer, Norfolk and Suffolk Care Support Ltd. For services to Adult Social Care. (Norwich, Norfolk)
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British Empire Medal (BEM)
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Enid Bacon. Founder, Beck Row Preschool, Bury St Edmunds. For services to early education. (Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk)
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William Michael Bulstrode. For services to the community in Framlingham, Suffolk. (Eye, Suffolk)
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Janet Mary Dicks. For services to the community in Hadleigh, Suffolk. (Hadleigh, Suffolk)
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June Miller. For services to the community in Stanton, Suffolk. (Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk)
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Stephen John Vale. For services to the community in West Stow, Suffolk. (Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk)
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If you would like to nominate someone for a National Honour, help and guidance is provided by the Suffolk Lieutenancy Office. Please contact lieutenancyoffice@suffolk.gov.uk or visit the website www.suffolk-lieutenancy.org.uk
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