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Case studies of people awarded honours
Watch some short videos or read about the experiences of people who have been awarded an MBE to recognise their exceptional achievement or service.
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John Carpenter, MBE
John Carpenter was awarded an MBE for services to disabled people in Berkshire, Cornwall and nationally, in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2007.
He has used his knowledge and skills as an engineer to design and build devices for disabled people which are not available on the commercial market. He does this work through Remap, a network of volunteer craftsmen and engineers working to help disabled people go about their lives.
Clasford Stirling, MBE
Clasford Stirling was awarded an MBE for services to sport in North London, in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2007.
He is the Youth and Sports Development Officer at Broadwater Farm estate. He runs Broadwater United football club where he works with hundreds of young people every week. Several of these young people have gone on to Premier League football teams.
Ylana First, MBE
Ylana First was awarded an MBE for services to the community in Tynemouth and to the Arts in North Tyneside, in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2007.
She worked to save Tynemouth Station from ruin, and to transform it into a community and arts venue. The station building hosts markets at weekends and exhibits art in 'The Bridge'.
George Loble, MBE
George Loble was awarded an MBE for services to the Women's Cancer Detection Society in Gateshead and to the community in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2007.
He is Chair of the Women's Cancer Detection Society and has worked tirelessly to raise funds for equipment and research.
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