Recognition in Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014 list

Recipients are recognised for their services within a particular area, which can include a profession or voluntary service.

The recipients will receive their award in person from a senior member of the Royal Family at an investiture later in the year.

“Every time the Honours List is published it features a number of Exeter alumni, Honorary Graduates and supporters,” said David Watson, Head of Supporter Engagement.

“We would like to offer all of them our congratulations. The awards recognise dedication, energy and a great deal of hard work in their chosen field.”

Birthday Honours awards:

Dame Hilary Mantel, DBE. Author - for services to literature.

Susan Oliver, OBE. Chair, European League Against Rheumatism Healthcare Professional Standing Committee – for services to rheumatology healthcare.

Dr Gregory Stevens Cox, MBE. History Master – for services to the history and culture of Guernsey.

Sarah Tarrant, MBE. Foster Carer, Slough Borough Council - For services to children and families.

Professor Fiona Bull, MBE. Director, Centre for the Built Environment and Health - for services to public health.

Sir Robert A Francis, KBE, QC Chairman, Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry - for services to healthcare and patients.

Rowan Callick, OBE. Asia Pacific Editor, The Australian - for services to the Anglican Church, to journalism and to the education of national journalists.

Brynley Davies, MBE. Lately Principal, Ystrad Mynach College, Caerphilly - for services to further education, community learning and enterprise.

Elaine Edgar, OBE. Head of Policy for Carers Department of Health - for services to Carers.