Posted on Friday 29th December 2023
Ian Dudson
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent residents have been recognised in His Majesty the King’s Honours List for New Year 2024.
Fifteen residents have been honoured with CBEs, MBEs and BEMs for their services to communities, public service and for their professional contribution.
Among those recognised in the New Year’s honours are Dr Chandra Mohan Kanneganti from Stoke-on-Trent, who is made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), for his services to General Practice and Kenneth Newton from Stafford who is made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to public service as Governing Governor, HMP Birmingham.
Alan White, Leader of Staffordshire County Council, said:
It’s wonderful to see so many Staffordshire residents recognised for their hard work and commitment to their communities in His Majesty the King’s Honours List.
They have again demonstrated that this county is a place where our residents can make a considerable contribution to the lives of others, whether this is through their own expertise or by volunteering to make a difference. We’d like to congratulate local government colleagues Dr Chandra Kanneganti, Roger Lees and Abi Brown for their honours.”
Mr Ian Dudson CBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, said:
Once again His Majesty’s Honours recognise those who contribute to our communities in a significant way, either through professional achievements, or voluntary work. The theme of these awards is ‘giving’ and we are delighted that local individuals are recognised for their fundraising and for selflessly giving their time and support to important causes.
I send my warmest congratulations to them and thank them, on His Majesty’s as well as my own behalf, for their outstanding contribution.”
The Honours recipients are:
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire CBE
Dr Chandra Mohan Kanneganti, Stoke-on-Trent, for services to General Practice
Officers of the Order of the British Empire OBE
Ms Catherine Jane Parry, Stoke-on-Trent, services to Political and Public Service
Mr Kenneth Paul Newton, Stafford, services to Public Service
Councillor Abigail Margaret Brown, Stoke-on-Trent, services to Local Government
Professor David Foskett, Burton-on-Trent, services to Hospitality Industry and Inclusivity
Members of the Order of the British Empire MBE
Mrs Jacqueline Mary Gange, Cannock, services to Community in Cannock
Mr Rowan Edwin Crozier, Lichfield, services to Manufacturing and Enterprise
Mrs Jill Alcock (Clewes), Staffordshire Moorlands, services to The Arts and Charity
Professor Miriam Bernard, Newcastle-under-Lyme, services to Ageing Research and to Older People
Dr Catherine Emma Baxter, services to Higher Education
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire BEM
Mr Martin Peter Wild, Barton under Needwood, services to Community in Tamworth
Mr Herbert Proctor, Stoke-on-Trent, services to Community in Audley
Mr Stephen Roger Lees JP, South Staffordshire, services to Community in Himley, Swindon and South Staffordshire
Mrs Elaine Hutchings, Lichfield, services to Community in Lichfield during Covid-19
Mr Peter Stewart Clemson, Burton-on-Trent, services to Performing Arts and the Community in Burton