Congratulations to the Exeter alumni and Honorary Graduates who were honoured in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours earlier this year.

Exeter alumni recognised with New Year Honours

Congratulations to the Exeter alumni and Honorary Graduates who were honoured in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours earlier this year.

• Ms Shirley Collier (French and Italian, 1990) was awarded the MBE for services to Further Education
• Ms Sarah Cowley (French and Italian, 2003) was awarded the MBE for services to British Nationals Overseas
• Mr Simon Danciger (Sociology, 1987) was awarded the MBE for services to the community in Barnes, Greater London, particularly during Covid-19
• Mr Stephen De Silva (Theology 1977) was awarded the MBE for services to Heritage
• Dr Fiona Jenkins (CPD, 2005) was awarded the MBE for services to Healthcare
• Mr Ryan Kelley (Mathematics, 1963) was awarded the MBE for services to Social Care in Surrey
• Dame Lynne Owens (MA Leadership Studies, 2009), CBE, QPM was awarded a Damehood for service to Law Enforcement
• Mr Christopher Phillips (MA Police Studies, 1996) was awarded the MBE for voluntary service to the Royal Navy
• Mrs Rosemary Pope (LLB Law, 1979) was awarded the OBE for services to Charitable Fundraising
• Mr Barnaby Sandow (PGCE, 1997) was awarded the BEM for services to Education
• Mr Mark Vickers (Bed Hons, 1989) was awarded the MBE for services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Mr David Walrond (English BA, 1979 and MA, 1981) was awarded the OBE for services to Further Education in Cornwall

In addition the following three Honorary Graduates were also honoured.

• Sir Richard Atkins, CBE (Hon LLD, 2015) was Knighted for services to Further Education
• Mr Rob Baxter (Hon LLD, 2017) was awarded the OBE for services to Rugby Union Football
• Professor Dame Jane Glover, CBE, (Hon DMus, 1986) was awarded a Damehood for services to Music

Date: 21 April 2021