The King's Birthday Honours list includes the vice chancellor of Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and a 93-year-old lollipop lady.
Given a knighthood is Prof. Ian Greer, vice-chancellor of QUB since 2018.
A British Empire Medal (BEM) is presented to Veronica Hammersley, a crossing guard at Glengormley Integrated Primary School for 32 years.
They are among the list's more than 100 Northern Ireland residents who were initially named by King Charles.
The Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education's Roisin Marshall, Co-operation Ireland's Peter Sheridan, and Savia (Survivors and Victims of Institutional Abuse) campaign group's Margaret McGuckin also received awards.
Among the athletes recognized are rower Rebecca Edwards and football player Jonny Evans.
Other names on the list include Julie Flaherty, who started advocating for bereaved parents after the death of her son, Janice Gault, the head of the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation, Michaela Hollywood, a campaigner for people with disabilities, and others.
The King's Birthday Honours List honors people for their public service throughout the UK.
Additionally honored are Belfast bartender William Jack and performer Peter Corry.
The vice-chancellor of QUB and a renowned clinician and researcher in obstetric medicine, Prof. Greer, expressed his "deep humility" at receiving the knighthood.
He said, "Today is a proud day for me and my family, but it's also one I hope will be accepted by my colleagues as recognition of their efforts.".
He has received recognition for his contributions to the economy and education of Northern Ireland.
The honor comes just a few months after QUB played host to an important conference to celebrate the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary.
"I've had the good fortune to spend a lot of time with wonderful family, friends, and coworkers; this is a way to thank them for everything they've done for me over the years. They all have my sincere gratitude, said Prof. Greer.
"I am extremely proud of our staff and students, and their many accomplishments, which continue to have such a positive impact on our economy, our people, and our community," he continued. ".
Because "she loves the children and they love me," according to Veronica Hammersley, who has received recognition for her contributions to the community, she continues to work.
When her husband was given a cancer diagnosis, the 93-year-old retired from a career in the civil service. .
After his death, she desired a new position where she would be "more or less your own boss" and work outside.
The lollypop lady still has no plans to retire after 32 years.
She said, "When you go home, you really feel that they love you when you get a little three-year-old boy bringing you a paper bag with a bun in it for my tea.
Children are sensitive, and they are much more intelligent than you might think. They would say whether they liked you or not, but all of my little ones are loved by both me and me.
She referred to the BEM as "a great honor.".
The campaign for former institutionalized child sex abuse victims has had Margaret McGuckin as its public face.
Her late brother Kevin is the subject of her MBE dedication.
She remarked, "It is a recognition; it is lovely to have.
"And I can say with certainty that it's for Kevin. You know, I'll give it to Kevin, my lovely brother, as a sort of tribute to him and everything he and so many others went through. ".
The news that she was being recognized for her services to people with disabilities left Michaela Hollywood feeling "shocked and overawed," she said.
She said, "I do it because I enjoy it and because it's the right thing to do.
Co-operation Ireland's chief executive officer is Peter Sheridan.
He had previously been given the OBE and had served in the Northern Ireland Police Service.
He was recently named CBE.
I'm obviously surprised and honored that people believe I'm deserving of an honor, Mr. Sheridan said.
But more importantly, I am proud of the work that Co-operation Ireland has done since 1979, of all the people involved in it, and of the people we collaborate with, he continued. ".
Peter Corry, a well-known singer, director, and producer from Northern Ireland, has been awarded the MBE for his contributions to the region's music and entertainment.
He claimed that honor is evidence of the strength of music.
"This recognition is not only a personal accomplishment, but also a testament to the power of music and its capacity to enhance people's lives through joy, inspiration, and unity," he said.
commonly given ranks are:.
- 65 people are allowed to join the Companion of Honor. The initials CH are worn after the recipient's name.
- Dame or knight.
- The acronym CBE stands for Commander of the British Empire.
- OBE stands for Officer of the British Empire.
- A member of the Order of the British Empire is known as an MBE.
- BEM stands for British Empire Medal.
Below is a list of every Northern Ireland recipient of a Birthday Honour.
Knighthood.
Professor Ian Greer, vice chancellor of QUB, for contributions to the economy and to education.
CBE Commanders, or members of the Order of the British Empire.
Prof. Vincent Fusco, Queen's University Belfast; for engineering and scientific contributions.
Ophthalmology and eyecare services provided by Prof. Giuliana Silvestri, clinical lead for the NI Eyecare Network and member of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
Co-Operation Ireland's CEO, Peter Sheridan, has received an award for his contributions to fostering peace.
OBE officers, or members of the Order of the British Empire.
For services to the Queen Elizabeth II state funeral, Michael Edgar, director of Mike Edgar Production Ltd.
John Graham; for his contributions to the community and military in Northern Ireland.
Thomas Jackson, Northern Ireland Executive; in recognition of services provided during Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.
For services to education, training, and protecting children and adults at risk, Shirley Jones, Department of Education Northern Ireland.
Derek Keys, Euro Auctions; for assistance to industry.
Roisin Marshall, Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education, in recognition of her contributions to community peacemaking and education.
For her contributions to social security law and policy, Elizabeth McCleary of the Department for Communities.
Fiona McDonald, principal of the Drumnamoe Nursery School in Lurgan, for contributions to education and volunteerism.
For assistance with EU exit and Covid-19 contingency planning, Jennifer McKibbin, The Executive Office.
For services to the economy, William Montgomery, the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, and Belfast Metropolitan College were recognized.
For services to economic development, Barry Neilson, Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland.
Sharon Tennant, most recently the principal of Coleraine's Sandelford Special School, for services to education.
Order of the British Empire (MBE) members.
Police Service of Northern Ireland's Ewan Anderson, for services to law and order.
NIO Raymond Carroll was recognized for his work in Northern Ireland following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Peter Corry, for contributions to the arts and music in Northern Ireland.
Ronan Cregan, for services to Belfast's redevelopment and local government.
Nizamuddin Damani, consultant microbiologist at Southern Health Trust, was recognized for his contributions to the World Health Organization and infection prevention and control in Northern Ireland.
For services to education in Northern Ireland, Séan Dillon, principal of Primate Dixon Primary School in Coalisland, County Tyrone, was honored.
For his contributions to association football in Northern Ireland, Jonathan Evans.
Prof. Ruth Fee, Ulster University; dedicated to Northern Ireland's higher education system and public service.
Janice Gault, Northern Ireland Hotels Federation, for services to hospitality and tourism.
Robert Harper is a volunteer with Belfast Lough Sailability who helps Northern Ireland's sailing community for those with disabilities.
For his contributions to Northern Ireland's economy and charitable work, Ian Henry of Henry Brothers Ltd.
For services provided to people with disabilities, Michaela Hollywood.
For services to education in Northern Ireland, Catherine Humphrey, principal of Groggan Primary School in Randalstown, was awarded.
Owner of the Duke of York Public House is William Jack. for services rendered to Belfast's arts and tourism industries.
Thomas Jeffers, for his contributions to the local government and the people of Dundonald, County Down.
Marcella Leonard for contributions to social work both domestically and abroad.
Julia Maskery, Belfast Trust; for assistance with kids.
William McArthur, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, for contributions to emergency response, resilience, and planning.
Deaf people in Northern Ireland are served by Thomas McAuley of the Department for Communities.
David McCall, in recognition of his contributions to Northern Ireland's economy and society.
Gerard McCann, for services provided to Northern Ireland victims of institutional abuse in the past.
Wilson McCluggage, a professor at Queen's University in Belfast, for his assistance to women with gynecological cancer.
For her services in Northern Ireland following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Laura McCorry, Hillsborough Castle.
For services to Northern Ireland's tourism industry, Mary McGee, Mid Ulster Council.
For services provided to victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland, Margaret McGuckin.
Martina McKenzie, Staffline Ireland, and the Federation of Small Businesses for their assistance to the Northern Irish economy.
Joan McParland; for services provided to MEM patients, their families, and caregivers in Northern Ireland.
The Rural Dean of Mid-Belfast, The Reverend Tracey McRoberts, St Matthew's Parish, for services to the Belfast community.
For services to education in Northern Ireland, Heather Miller, South Eastern Regional College.
Queen's University Belfast's School of Nursing and Midwifery is led by Dr. Gary Mitchell. to provide nursing and dementia care services.
For services to the community in Londonderry, Derek Moore, North West Cultural Partnership.
The Reverend John Morrow, Northern Ireland Prison Service's chaplain, for his assistance to inmates and their families.
Chief medical officer of the Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board, Dr. Jennifer Pugh, for services rendered to horse racing in Northern Ireland.
Department for Communities' Norman Reid, for assistance with social housing.
NIO Adam Reid for his contributions to Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.
Due to Colin Shields' contributions to ice hockey.
For services provided to young people in Northern Ireland, Michelle Simpson of St. Columb's Park House was recognized.
Fitzroy Presbyterian Church in Belfast's Reverend Stockman for his contributions to peace and harmony.
Volunteer Rhoda Walker works with patients in Northern Ireland who have rare diseases.
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, Claire Woods of Hillsborough Castle received an award for her contributions to horticulture and the Northern Ireland community.
Medal recipients of the British Empire (BEM).
Gail Boyd, for her selfless services to the people of County Tyrone's Clogher Valley.
Francis Callaghan, for his selfless contributions to the County Tyrone and County Fermanagh communities.
Deborah Chestnutt, Good Morning Ballymena; for assistance with senior citizens in County Antrim.
Kathryn Cleland, South Eastern Trust's Paediatric Outpatient Department and Short Stay Paediatric Assessment Unit, was recognized for her contributions to health and social services.
Baby Haven's chair, Agnes Close, for her contributions to the Belfast community.
Mary Daly, for her contributions to the community and to young people in County Tyrone's Clogher Valley.
Kim Diver, from Hillsborough Castle in County Down, was recognized for her services in Northern Ireland following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
For contributions to rowing, Rebecca Edwards.
for her contributions to the Northern Ireland community, Barbara Ewart.
Julie Flaherty, in recognition of her contributions to the Northern Ireland Child Funeral Fund.
Elizabeth Forde for her contributions to community growth in Mid-Ulster.
John Gault for his contributions to the horticultural sector in Northern Ireland.
Linda Gillies, Decorum Northern Ireland, for services provided to the local veteran population.
DeborahGirvan for her contributions to the people of County Down.
For services provided to autistic kids in Cookstown, County Tyrone, Pamela Glasgow Baxter of AUsome Kids.
For contributions to County Armagh's educational system, Gillian Gough.
For his contributions to Northern Ireland's choral music, Edwin Gray.
Veronica Hammersley, for her contributions to the Glengormley community in County Antrim.
Mark Hanna, for his selfless efforts on behalf of the people of County Londonderry.
James Hetherington for his selfless efforts on behalf of Northern Ireland's police force.
For his contributions to the County Armagh community and the arts, Simon Hylands of the Building Bridges Community Arts Theatre was honored.
For her assistance to cancer patients in County Fermanagh, Genevieve Irvine.
For her contributions to the Belfast neighborhood, Sister Margaret Kelly.
Aaron Kerr, for his contributions to running with assistance and raising awareness of disabilities in the UK.
Colette Lock, for her contributions to the people of Warrenpoint, County Down.
Paul McBride for his contributions to the people of Lisburn, County Antrim.
For services in Northern Ireland following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Angela McCann, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council.
Dawn McConnell, for her work with Northern Ireland's cancer patients.
for services to higher education in Northern Ireland, Patrick McCullough of Queen's University Belfast.
For services to young women in Northern Ireland, Jean McGrogan.
Roberta McMullan, 2nd Benburb Boys' Brigade; for assistance to youth in County Tyrone and County Armagh.
Young people and the community in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, were served by Tracey McNickle of Carrick Connect.
Dorothy Moore, Crumlin Integrated Primary School; for contributions to County Antrim's educational system.
Martin Mulholland, Europa Hotel, Belfast, for contributions to hospitality and tourism in Northern Ireland.
Denis Nicholl, in recognition of his contributions to the Boys' Brigade in Northern Ireland.
Peter Quigley; for his charitable contributions to Belfast's local neighborhood.
Margaret Robinson; in recognition of her contributions to the girl guiding movement in Northern Ireland.
Margaret Rooney, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, for contributions to the medical and social services.
For his community service work at the YMCA in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Maurice Shearer received this award.
Frank Stevens for his selfless contributions to swimming in Northern Ireland.
For assistance provided by Ernest Telford to the Somme Nursing Home in Belfast in COVID-19.
Police Medal of King's (KPM).
Darrin Jones is the Northern Ireland Police Service's chief superintendent.
Police Service of Northern Ireland Superintendent Kellie McMillan.
Police Service of Northern Ireland constable Valerie Robinson.
KAM, or King's Ambulance Service Medal.
Paramedic Brian Maguire works for Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
