Stoke-on-Trent snubbed in King's birthday honours - see full Staffordshire list

There may not be any Stoke-on-Trent recipients in the King's birthday honours list - but there are still 13 Staffordshire residents who have been recognised.

Football legend Lou Macari, who managed Stoke City and is the driving force behind the Macari Centre homeless hostel in Stoke, was once again overlooked for an honour. While hopes that Robbie Williams may finally get the OBE he was awarded for his charity work and pop stardom in 2019 - only for the decision to be overturned - have not materialised.

Those recognised elsewhere in the county include representatives of the Royal British Legion, Citizens Advice and youth voluntary services who all receive MBEs. Also honoured is BBC Midlands Today presenter Nick Owen for his services to charity and broadcasting, while sports coaches, a conservation volunteer, and a community First Responder have been recognised as well.

Nationally, Post Office campaigner Alan Bates, former prime minister Gordon Brown and artist Tracey Emin were among the famous faces recognised. The highest award went to Mr Brown who was made a Companion of Honour, while Sir Alan was knighted in recognition of his campaigning work which highlighted the Post Office Horizon scandal.

Emin, actress Imelda Staunton and fashion accessories designer Anya Hindmarch were all made dames in the list, while writer Armando Iannucci was made a CBE and cyclist Mark Cavendish was knighted.

The Staffordshire residents recognised in the honours list

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

• Balwinder Kaur Dhanoa. Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Progress Care Group, West Midlands. For services to Children with SEND and their Families. (Rugeley, Staffordshire)

• Anthony Adrian Matthews. Volunteer, The National Memorial Arboretum and Branch Chair, Royal British Legion. For voluntary services to Veterans. (Rugeley, Staffordshire)

• Susan Ann Nicholls. Lately Chief Executive Officer, Citizens Advice Staffordshire South-West. For services to the community in Staffordshire. (Stone, Staffordshire)

• Nicholas Corbishley Owen. For services to Broadcasting and to Charity. (Stourbridge, Staffordshire)

• Philip Edward Pusey. Chief Executive Officer, Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services. For services to the community in Burton upon Trent and Staffordshire. (Burton on Trent, Staffordshire)

• Rosemary Rees. Head, Engagement and Skills, Midland Metro Alliance and lately Member, West Midlands Women in Rail Steering Committee. For services to Diversity and Inclusion in the Rail Industry. (Cannock, Staffordshire)

• Valerie Helen Riley. Volunteer Conservation Warden, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. For services to Wildlife Conservation. (Leek, Staffordshire)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

• Hilary Dowson. For services to the community in Ellastone, Staffordshire. (Ashbourne, Staffordshire)

• Linda Mary Forrister. For services to British Gymnastics. (Leek, Staffordshire)

• Thomas Edward Noblett. Lately Parish Councillor, Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston Parish Council. For services to Local Government. (Stafford, Staffordshire)

• Elizabeth Ruth Timmis. For services to the community in Wetwood, Staffordshire. (Stafford, Staffordshire)

• Antony Michael Ward. Swimming Technical Official. For services to Swimming and Para Swimming. (Wolverhampton, Staffordshire)

King's Fire Service Medal

• Robert Kenneth Barber. Chief Fire Officer, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Staffordshire County Council leader Alan White said: "It is always humbling to hear how Staffordshire residents devote many years – and in some cases decades - of their lives to helping others and making their communities a better place. Congratulations to every one of them and after working unheralded for so long, I’m pleased to see them recognised in this very public way."

Ian Dudson CBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, added: "The concept of service has always underpinned His Majesty’s public life and it is no surprise to see so many people who help others honoured. On behalf of his Majesty I would like to congratulate each and every person for this special recognition."

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