Honours are awarded twice a year to people from all walks of life who have demonstrated outstanding service to the community, on The King's official Birthday in June and at the New Year.
Anybody can nominate an individual for a UK honour through the "open access" system. However, we would advise against nominating a family member. It is much better for the nomination to be submitted from an unrelated individual.
The nomination procedure is confidential i.e., the person you are nominating must not know that they are being or have been nominated. This doesn't mean however that you can't get others to help you with the nomination.
There is no deadline for the receipt of completed nomination forms, although it should be borne in mind that nominations may take up to 18 months to be processed. If you are thinking of making a nomination, please take the time to read the advice from the Cabinet Office so that you can present your nomination in the best possible way.
Although the Lord-Lieutenant does not nominate, a local Deputy Lieutenant may be able to give you advice prior to submitting your nomination. If you would like to talk to a Deputy Lieutenant please contact the Lord-Lieutenant's office who will be happy to make the connections.
Mrs Nicola Harrison
Assistant Clerk to the Lieutenancy
Cumbria Lieutenancy Office
107-117 Botchergate
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA1 1RD
Nicola.harrison@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Telephone: 07825 832 545
Mr Neil Fleming
Mr Neil Fleming was presented his BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Julie Barton on Thursday 21 April 2022 at Ulverston Town Council Office. He was awarded the BEM for services to young people.
Mr Jonathan Gibson
Mr Jonathan Gibson was presented with his BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mr Peter Woolaghan on Monday 16 May 2022 at Lyzzick Hall Hotel. He was awarded the BEM for services to cricket coaching and youth development.
Peter Alger
Mr Peter Alger was presented with his BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mr Peter Hensman on Friday 20 May 2022 at Hare Hill Barn, Cartmel Fell. Mr Alger was awarded the BEM for services to young people.
Cath Dutton
Mrs Cath Dutton was presented with her MBE by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mr Peter Hensman on Saturday 16 April 2022 at Lindeth Howe. She was awarded the MBE for services to education and training.
Elizabeth Mawson
Mrs Elizabeth Mawson was presented her BEM by Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Lord Inglewood and Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Debbie Keighley on Friday 4 March 2022 at The Helena Thompson Museum in Workington. She was awarded the BEM for services to the community in Seascale, Cumbria during Covid-19.
Melanie Ann Walker
Mrs Melanie Ann Walker was presented her BEM by Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Lord Inglewood and Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Debbie Keighley on Friday 4 March 2022 at The Helena Thompson Museum in Workington. She was awarded the BEM for services to the community in Allonby, Cumbria during Covid-19.
Paul Birkby
Mr Paul Birkby was presented his BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mr Harry Knowles on Wednesday 1 December 2021 at Ford Park, Ulverston. He was awarded the BEM for services to the community in Barrow-in-Furness during the COVID-19 response.
William Little
Mr William Little was presented his BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mr Ian Brown on Tuesday 31 August 2021 at Greenhill Hotel, Wigton. He was awarded the BEM for services to the community in Baldwinholme, Cumbria.
John Kane
Mr John Kane was presented his BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Debbie Keighley on Wednesday 25 August 2021 at Hunday Manor Hotel, Workington. He was awarded the BEM for services to people with Parkinson's disease in West Cumbria.
Stuart Stokell
Mr Stuart Stokell was presented his BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Ms Marcia Reid Fotheringham on Wednesday 25 August 2021 at Farlam Hall, Brampton. He was awarded the BEM for services to the community in Brampton, Cumbria.
William Slavin
Mr William Slavin was presented his MBE by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mr Peter Hensman on Friday 10 December 2021 at the Howgill Family Centre in Cleator Moor. He was awarded the MBE for services to education.
Kathryn McCloghrie
Miss Kathryn McCloghrie was presented her BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Colonel Thomas McMullen at the Helena Thompson Museum in Workington on Thursday 16 September 2021. She was awarded the BEM for services to business and the community in Cumbria during the COVID-19 response.
John Stobbart
Mr John Stobbart was presented his BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Colonel Thomas McMullen at the Helena Thompson Museum in Workington on Thursday 16 September 2021. He was awarded the BEM for voluntary service to Maritime Safety.
John Danks
Mr John Danks was presented his BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman on Tuesday 14 September 2021 at Blencowe Village Hall. He was awarded the BEM for voluntary service to young people and the community in Eden.
Christopher Armstrong
Mr Christopher Armstrong was presented his BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Tess Hart on Monday 13 September 2021. He was awarded the BEM for services to the NHS and community during COVID-19.
Malcolm Temple
Mr Malcolm Temple was presented his BEM by Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Lord Inglewood and Deputy Lieutenant, Mr Antony Leeming on Wednesday 8 September 2021 at The George Hotel, Penrith. He was awarded the BEM for services to Local Government in Cumbria.
Mark Roberts
Mr Mark Roberts was presented his BEM by Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Lord Inglewood and Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Debbie Keighley on Friday 4 March 2022 at The Helena Thompson Museum in Workington. He was awarded the BEM for services to the community in Cumbria during COVID-19.
Jacqueline Findlay
Ms Jacqueline Findlay was presented her OBE by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mr Peter Hensman on Sunday 21 August 2022 at Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust in Penrith. She was awarded the OBE for services to the administration of justice.
John Shakeshaft
Mr John Shakeshaft was presented his BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mr Harry Knowles on Wednesday 1 December 2021 at Ford Park, Ulverston. He was awarded his BEM for services to young people in Ulverston.
Elisabeth Cornford
Ms Elisabeth Cornford was presented her MBE by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Susie Bagot on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at The Netherwood Hotel, Grange. She was awarded the MBE for services to young people and the community in South Lakes, Cumbria.
Vivienne Rees
Mrs Vivienne Rees was presented her BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Diana Matthews on Tuesday 14 September 2021 at Grasmere Village Hall. She was awarded the BEM for services to the community in Cumbria.
Mr. George Welch and Dr Arthur Robinson were presented with their BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant for Cumbria, Mrs Claire Hensman on Saturday 22 February 2020 at the New Hutton Institute. They were awarded their BEM for ' voluntary service to the community in South Cumbria'.
Mr Gerald Humes was presented with his BEM by HM Lord-Lieutenant for Cumbria, Mrs Claire Hensman on Monday 16 September 2019 at The Lady Gillford's House. Mr Humes was awarded the BEM for 'voluntary and charitable services'.
Mr Humes is pictured below with HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Tess Hart.
Mr David Taylor was presented with his BEM by Air Commodore Peter Smith, Deputy Lieutenant, on Sunday 12 May 2019 at The Smithy Inn, Holme. He was awarded the BEM for 'voluntary service to First Aid and to Red Cross Fundraising'
Mr Taylor is pictured below with HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman
Mr Norman Wileman was presented with his BEM by Air Commodore Peter Smith, Deputy Lieutenant, on Friday, 18 January 2019 at Low Wood Hotel, Windermere. He was awarded the BEM for 'Services to the community in Kendal, Cumbria'
Mr Wileman is pictured below
Mr and Mrs Kennedy were both presented with BEM's by HM Lord-Lieutenant on Tuesday, 11 September 2018 at St Bees Priory Church. They were awarded the BEM for 'Services to the community in St. Bees and West Cumberland'
Mr. John Kennedy and Mrs Sarah Kennedy are pictured below.
Mr. Anthony Ardron was presented with his BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Tuesday, 7 August at the Carnegie Theatre. He was awarded the BEM for 'Services to people with disabilities'
Mr. Ardron is pictured below.
Mr. Carl Scrivens was presented with his BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Monday, 30 July at the Inn on the Lake. He was awarded the BEM for 'Services to the community'
Mr. Scrivens is pictured below.
Ms. Patricia Hall was presented with her BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Tuesday, 28 November at the Helena Thompson Museum. She was awarded the BEM for Awarded for 'Services to the community'
Ms. Hall is pictured below.
Mr Gordon Routledge was presented with his BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Friday, 2 June at Neitherby Hall. He was awarded the BEM for 'Community, Voluntary and Local Service - Community Service'
Mr Routledge is pictured below.
Mr Duncan Hamlett was presented with his BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Tuesday, 30 May at Lindeth Howe Hotel, Windermere. He was awarded the BEM for 'Community, Voluntary and Local Service - Community Service'
Mr Hamlett is pictured here with his family.
Mrs Elizabeth Ann Hay was presented with her BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Tuesday, 16 May at The Crown and Thistle Inn, Rockcliffe. She was awarded the BEM for 'Community, Voluntary and Local Service - Community Service'
Mrs Hay is pictured here with her family.
Mr Raymond Richardson was presented with his BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Thursday, 27 October at Natland and Oxenholme Village Hall. He was awarded the BEM for 'Community, Voluntary and Local Services'
Mr Richardson is pictured below
Mrs Sylvia Emmott was presented with her BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Monday, 10 October at The Cragwood House Hotel, Windermere. She was awarded the BEM for 'Parliamentary and political Services'
Mrs Emmott is pictured here with her family.
Mr Trevor Avery was presented with his BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Wednesday, 27 July at Windermere Library. He was awarded the BEM for 'Community, Voluntary and Local Service - Community Service'
Mr Avery is pictured here with The Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs. Claire Hensman.
Mrs Pamela Kirkbride was presented with her BEM by Lord Cavendish on Thursday, 23 June at Coniston Sports and Social Centre. She was awarded the BEM for 'For Services to the Community in Coniston, Cumbria'.
Mrs Kirkbride is pictured below with her family.
Mr Douglas Taylor Sim Esq of St Bees was presented with a BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Monday, 30 November 2015 at the village hall in St Bees. The BEM was awarded for 'Services to the Community in St Bees, Cumbria'.
Mrs Marion Giles of Millom was presented with a BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Friday, 27 November 2015 at Storrs Hotel. Marion was awarded the BEM for 'Services to the Community, especially the Millom Recreation Centre in Cumbria'.
Mrs Dorothy Huddart of Tirril, Penrith was presented with a BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Monday, 16 November 2015 at her home address. Dorothy was awarded the BEM for fundraising for British Red Cross at the Penrith branch. 'Charitable Services'
Mrs Jean Craghill of Irton was presented with her BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Thursday, 29 October at Irton Hall. Jean was awarded the BEM for 'Services to the Community in Holmrook, Cumbria'.
Mr John Alan Foster and Mrs Constance Mary Foster of Raughton Head, Carlisle were both presented with their BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Wednesday, 21 October 2015 at Sebergham Village Hall. They were both awarded the BEM for 'services to the community in Castle Sowerby and Sebergham, Cumbria'.
Mrs Patricia Anne Burns of Appleby-in-Westmorland was presented with her BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Monday, 16 March at Appleby Grammar School. She was awarded the BEM for 'Services to Education'.
Mr Michael Roberts of Middleton-in-Lonsdale was presented with his BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on Friday, 21 March at Hipping Hall, Kirkby Lonsdale. He was awarded the BEM for 'Services to the Special Constabulary in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Cumbria.
He is pictured here with his wife Moira, the Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman and Mr Henry Bowring JP DL.
Miss Elaine Lomas of Penrith was presented with her BEM by the Lord-Lieutenant on 8 April at The Inn on the Lake, Glenridding. Miss Lomas was awarded the BEM for 'Services to the Community Cohesion in Cumbria'.
She is pictured here with Mrs Claire Hensman.
Ms Susan Cashmore, of Cockermouth, is pictured here with the Lord-Lieutenant following the presentation of her BEM on 11 April at The Trout Hotel, Cockermouth. The BEM was awarded for 'Services to the Community in Cockermouth, particularly following the 2009 Floods'.
Mrs Ruth Pedley is pictured here with Deputy Lieutenants, Mr Hal Bagot FRICS JP and Mrs Susan Bagot MBE following the presentation of her BEM Award on 17 July 2014 at The Ice Cream Parlour, Natland Mill, Kendal. Mrs Pedley received her award for Voluntary and Charitable Service to Animal Welfare.
Mr John McAvoy was presented with his BEM Award on Friday, 3 October at The Greyhound Inn, Bothel. He is pictured with the Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Claire Hensman. The BEM was awarded for 'Services to the Cumbrian Fishing Industry and the Community in Cumbria'.
Mrs Joan Bentley of Grange-over-Sands was presented with her BEM Award by the Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman on Saturday, 18 October at The Castle Green Hotel, Kendal. The BEM was awarded for 'Services of Charity and to the Community in Grange over Sands'.
Mr Peter Barron is pictured here with the Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman, and family members following the presentation of his BEM at Dalemain, Penrith on Thursday, 6 November. The BEM was awarded for 'For Services to the Lake District and Voluntary Service to Mountain Rescue'.
Mr Thomas Woof is pictured with family members following the presentation of his BEM Award by the Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Hensman. The BEM was awarded for 'Services to Community Planning in Upper Eden, Cumbria'.
