Jacqueline Hendra BEM (left) with David Fursdon, HM Lord Lieutenant of Devon (right)
On Thursday, 2nd May, HM Lord Lieutenant of Devon hosted a British Empire Medal Investiture at the Exeter Historic Guildhall. This ceremony saw the presentation of the British Empire Medal, which is awarded for a ‘hands-on’ service to the local community. This could be a long-term charitable or voluntary activity, or innovative work of a relatively short duration that has made a significant difference.
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) included:
- Ian Barnaby BEM for voluntary services to Maritime Safety
- Shelley Coleman BEM for services to the community in Plymouth, Devon
- Ann Doody BEM for services to the community in Ilfracombe, Devon
- Terence Brian Gerry BEM for services to the community in Plymouth, Devon
- Jacqueline Hendra BEM for services to People with Disabilities
- Robert Illman BEM for services to Mountain Rescue in Dartmoor, Devon
- Gwendoline Kingdon BEM for services to the community in South Molton, Devon
- Militsa Pribetich-Gill BEM for services to National Health Service staff during COVID-19
- Ian Skinner BEM for services to the community in Sidmouth and the Sid Valley, Devon
- Hayley Watson BEM for services to the community in Exmouth, Devon, particularly during COVID-19
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Ian Barnaby BEM
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Ann Doody BEM
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Ian Skinner BEM
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Ian Skinner BEM
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Gwendoline Kingdon BEM
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Jacqueline Hendra BEM
The medallists were announced in HM The King’s 2024 ‘New Years Honours’ list, and were awarded for their work in many different fields, including community, voluntary and local services, arts and media, and health.
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