Simon Hart, the Secretary of State for Wales, has praised those from Wales who have been honored in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours list.
The list honors the contributions and accomplishments of a diverse group of extraordinary people from all walks of life from across the United Kingdom.
Wales footballer Gareth Bale is awarded an MBE for services to football and charity, singer Bonnie Tyler (Gaynor Sullivan) is awarded an MBE for services to music, poet Dr Gwyneth Lewis is awarded an MBE, weather presenter Derek Brockway is awarded a BEM, and singer and broadcaster Wynne Evans is also awarded a BEM in 2022.
Former S4C Chief Executive Owen Evans has been awarded a CBE for services to Welsh broadcasting and the Welsh language, Professor Uzo Iwobi has been awarded a CBE for services to racial equality, Managing Director of Deeside-based Iceland foods Richard Walker has been awarded an OBE for services to business and the environment, and 80-year-old Patricia Anne Husselbee from Newport has been awarded a BEM for her 64 years of service to the Royal British Legion.
Mr Hart congratulated all those receiving awards, expressing his heartfelt gratitude for the amazing achievements of all the recipients.
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.
Llanelli MP Nia Griffith has been awarded a Damehood, Glamorgan County Cricket Club chief executive Hugh Morris has been awarded an MBE for services to cricket, Rhondda Cynon Taf council leader Andrew Morgan has been awarded an OBE, and ex-Wales rugby international Brynmor Williams has been awarded an MBE.