Deputy Mayor hails “incredible achievements” of Mid and East Antrim recipients of King’s Honours
Thursday 27 July 2023
The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim has congratulated recipients of the King’s Birthday Honours - hailing their “incredible achievements”.
Deputy Mayor, Alderman Stewart McDonald, praised all of those bestowed a prestigious accolade in recognition of their contribution to society.
Alderman McDonald said: “The King’s Birthday Honours List 2023 recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people from across the UK.
“I am extremely proud Mid and East Antrim was so well represented this year and those listed recognised for their incredible achievements.
“These awards celebrate the selfless individuals who do so much to improve the lives of those around them.
“Every one of them has been selected for their dedication, commitment and tireless work in helping to improve the lives of others, and I offer them all my warmest congratulations and gratitude for their efforts.”
Those from Mid and East Antrim include (please see table below):
|
Name |
From |
Organisation |
Award |
Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sharon Jane Tennant |
Ballymena |
Lately Principal, Sandelford Special School, Coleraine |
OBE |
For services to Education in Northern Ireland |
|
Catherine Elizabeth Humphrey |
Ballymena |
Principal, Groggan Primary School |
MBE |
For services to Education in Northern Ireland |
|
William Hugh Jack |
Ballymena |
Proprietor, Duke of York Public House |
MBE |
For services to the Arts and to Tourism in Belfast
|
|
Professor Wilson Glenn McCluggage |
Carrickfergus |
Professor, Queen's University, Belfast |
MBE |
For services to People with Gynaecological Cancer |
|
Robert Harper |
Carrickfergus |
Volunteer, Belfast Lough Sailability |
MBE |
For services to Sailing for People with Disabilities in Northern Ireland |
|
Deborah Chestnutt |
Ballymena |
Project Coordinator, Good Morning Ballymena |
BEM |
For services to Older People in County Antrim |
|
Dawn McConnell |
Larne |
TBC |
BEM |
For services to Cancer Patients in Northern Ireland |
|
Tracey Elizabeth McNickle |
Carrickfergus |
Project Coordinator, Carrick Connect |
BEM |
For services to Young People and to the community in Carrickfergus, County Antrim |
|
Maurice Shearer |
Carrickfergus |
YMCA |
BEM |
For services to the community through the YMCA in Carrickfergus, County Antrim |