Welsh Jubilee Birthday Honours recipients celebrated

Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart has praised people from Wales who have received awards in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours list.

The list recognises the work and achievements of a wide range of remarkable people across the United Kingdom from all backgrounds.

Read the full list of recipients here.

Recipients from Wales in 2022 include Wales football star Gareth Bale who is awarded an MBE for services to football and charity, singer Bonnie Tyler (Gaynor Sullivan) who is awarded an MBE for services to music, poet Dr Gwyneth Lewis who receives a MBE, weather presenter Derek Brockway who receives an BEM and singer and broadcaster Wynne Evans who also receives a BEM.

Others receiving awards include former S4C Chief Executive Owen Evans who has a CBE for services to broadcasting in Wales and the Welsh language, Professor Uzo Iwobi who receives a CBE for services to racial equality, Managing Director of Deeside-based Iceland foods Richard Walker who has an OBE for services to business and the environment and 80-year-old Patricia Anne Husselbee from Newport who has a BEM for her 64 years of service to the Royal British Legion.

Expressing his heartfelt thanks for the inspiring achievements of all the recipients, Mr Hart congratulated all those being recognised with an award.

Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart said:

In this special Jubilee year, I am once again inspired by the stories of the many people from across Wales who have deservedly been recognised on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

As well as honouring people who have excelled in sport and the arts, these awards celebrate individuals who selflessly give back to those around them, both through their work and personal lives. It is heart-warming to see the hugely diverse range of recipients from right across Wales recognised for their commitment to charity, education, community work and health.

I congratulate each person honoured and thank them for their invaluable contribution.

Other recipients of honours from Wales include Llanelli MP Nia Griffith who receives a Damehood, Glamorgan County Cricket Club chief executive Hugh Morris with an MBE for services to cricket and Rhondda Cynon Taf council leader Andrew Morgan who receives an OBE, and ex-Wales rugby international Brynmor Williams who receives an MBE.