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

Recognition in Queen’s Birthday Honours 2015 list

Several alumni and an Honorary Graduate were included in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours 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:

Karen Armstrong, OBE, FSRKL Hon LLD – for services to Literature and Interfaith Dialogue

Robin Budenberg, OBE – for services to Taxpayers and the Economy

Amanda Butcher, MBE – for charitable services

Derek Esp, MBE – for services to Education and the Community

Dr Elizabeth Goodwin, OBE, PhD – for services to Business Resources to Business Resource Efficiency and the Environment

Professor Patricia Leopold, MBE – for services to Higher Education

Professor Debra Myhill, MBE – for services to the Social Sciences

Michelle Newman, MBE – for services to children and families

Lynne Owens, CBE – for services to policing

Lord Harry Woolf, CH – for services to the public and community relations

Date: 28 July 2015