Inspirational Calderdale people recognised in Queen's New Year Honours

Amid a grand list of knights and dames in the honours list are humble heroes who through everyday actions and selfless deeds have helped to forge the region’s proud resilience and spirit.
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There are Yorkshire’s healthcare champions, honoured by the Queen for efforts over recent months. Scientists and academics, credited for delivering a brighter future for the nation, and education leaders honoured for their work in shaping children’s futures across Yorkshire.

There are also the librarians and charity workers and supermarket staff who helped to create better communities.

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Here is a rundown of Calderdale people who have been recognised in the New Year's Honours.

Colin Watson, Amanda Jane Bennett and Dr Marilyn Rogers have been named in the Queen's New Year HonoursColin Watson, Amanda Jane Bennett and Dr Marilyn Rogers have been named in the Queen's New Year Honours
Colin Watson, Amanda Jane Bennett and Dr Marilyn Rogers have been named in the Queen's New Year Honours

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Timothy Richard Allen. Prison Group Director, Manchester, Mersey and Cheshire, H.M. Prison and Probation Service. For public service. (Todmorden)

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Amanda Jane Bennett. Executive Principal, Greetland Primary Academy, Calderdale and CEO, Great Heights Academy Trust. For services to Education in West Yorkshire. (Halifax,)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Dr Marilyn Rogers. Midwife, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust and Founder, Calderdale Baby Cafe. For services to Midwifery and Infant Feeding

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Colin Watson. For voluntary service to Scouting in Rastrick, West Yorkshire. (Brighouse,)