A NUMBER of Dorset residents have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list.

From NHS workers to charity stalwarts, the great and the good were named in the list, released on Friday, December 30.

The list of recipients in Dorset is:
CBE
Claire Lois Whitaker: Member, Culture Recovery Board. For services to the Arts and Culture (Poole, Dorset)

OBE
Lieutenant Commander Anthony James Eagles RN: Lately Helicopter Policy Specialist, Civil Aviation Authority. For services to Aviation Safety (Sherborne, Dorset)
Russell Andrew Foster Corn: Chairman of Trustees, The Special Boat Service Association. For Charitable Service (Wimborne, Dorset)

MBE
Professor Dr Simon Benjamin Nicholas Thompson: For services to Clinical Psychology Education and to Healthcare Improvements (Poole, Dorset)
Janet Mary Thurgood: Lately Corporate Director for Adult Social Care, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council. For services to People with Learning Disabilities (Poole, Dorset)

BEM
Mary Buck: For services to the NHS and to the community in Dorset, particularly during Covid-19 (Swanage, Dorset)
Janette Radford: Prison Officer, HM Prison The Verne, Portland, Dorset. For services to Prisoners and to AgeUK (Portland, Dorset)
Janet Leek: For services to the community in Shipham, Somerset (Winscombe, Somerset)

In other honours, Derek James, Deputy Chief Fire Officer for the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, was awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal.
Derek, who has been a member of the fire service for almost 20 years, said: “I am honoured to have been recognised by His Majesty.
“Throughout my career I have always done my upmost to help ensure we are a strong fire and rescue service that serves our communities well.
“I work alongside a bunch of fantastic people who work tirelessly at all levels to help make this happen. This award says as much about them as it does me.”
He was congratulated by Chief Fire Officer Ben Ansell, who said: “I am absolutely delighted that Derek has been recognised nationally for his outstanding leadership in the fire and rescue sector.
“His skills, passion and leadership have been invaluable, and he has supported me and the Service in responding to the many challenges and large-scale incidents that we have faced over the years.”
And chair of Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority, Cllr Rebecca Knox, added: “I am really pleased that Derek has been recognised for his leadership and commitment to the fire and rescue service by His Majesty the King.
“As Deputy Chief, Derek works hard to support others and lead an outstanding team who provide a vital service to the public across Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, Dorset, Swindon and Wiltshire.
“On behalf of the Fire and Rescue Authority, I send our warmest congratulations to Derek, this medal is extremely well deserved.”