Like Costello, Feargal Sharkey, former lead singer of The Undertones -- best known for punk classic "Teenage Kicks" -- was made an Officer of the
Order of the British Empire, as was actress Cush Jumbo, a star of TV legal series "The Good Fight."
Like the ribbons used for other classes of the
Order of the British Empire, the ribbon of the British Empire Medal is rosepink with pearl-grey edges.
Also, named in the New Year honours list is eye care and vision development officer at SeeAbility, Scott Watkin, who became a Medallist of the
Order of the British Empire. Mr Watkin has been awarded the honour for his services to people with learning disabilities.
These include knighthoods, medals for specific services, and various levels of the
Order of the British Empire, which range from CBEs - the highest honour - down to an MBE.
Al Rayan Bank chief executive officer Sultan Choudhury has received his
Order of the British Empire (OBE) from Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, at a special investiture ceremony held at Buckingham Palace recently.
He has received several prestigious awards including Member of the
Order of the British Empire, Companion of the Order of St.
According to a press release issued by the US Embassy on Wednesday, both Nishat and Shazia have been appointed Members of the Most Excellent
Order of the British Empire (MBE).
THE "honourable service" of the country's unsung heroes and celebrated figures has been recognised at a national service marking the 100th anniversary of the
Order of the British Empire.
1985: Divorces Ronnie Knight 1986: Marries chef Stephen Hollings 1994: Cast in EastEnders as Peggy Mitchell 1995: Divorces Stephen Hollings 1999: Won British Soap Award for her role as Peggy 2000: Marries Scott Mitchell 2000: Given an MBE in the New Year Honours 2003-2005: Took two years off EastEnders with illness 2009: Lifetime Achievement at the British Soap Awards 2014: Awarded honorary doctorate from the University of East London 2016: Leaves EastEnders 2016: Made Dame Commander of the
Order of the British EmpireNews: Pages 10-11 COMMANDERS OF THE
ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (CBE): Alastair Cook, MBE, England cricket captain, for services to cricket Alan Shearer, OBE, for charitable services to the community in North East England OFFICERS OF THE
ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (OBE): Jamie Murray, for services to tennis and charity.
(Newcastle, Tyne and Wear) MEMBER OF THE
ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (MBE) Mrs Irene Cullen.
Already an Officer of the
Order of the British Empire (OBE), Ronnie was appointed a Commander of the
Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to entertainment and charity.