Inspirational Kirklees people recognised in Queen's New Year Honours

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.

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

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Stephen Bagshaw. Chairman, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies. For services to the UK Manufacturing and Biotechnology Sector. (Huddersfield, WY)

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

John David Medland. Policy Manager, BT. For services to Public Safety. (Huddersfield, WY)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Kim Leadbeater. Ambassador, Jo Cox Foundation and Chair, More in Common Batley and Spen. For services to Social Cohesion, to the community in Batley, West Yorkshire and to Combatting Loneliness during Covid-19. (Liversedge, WY)

Nigel Jonathan Priestley. Solicitor. For services to Children and to Families. (Huddersfield, WY)

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

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Sarah Louise Cairns. Senior Programme Manager, Asda Ltd Online Grocery. For services to Retail Customers during the Covid-19 Response. (Huddersfield, WY)

Jon Martin Davis. Manager, Dewsbury Library. For services to Public Libraries during Covid-19. (Holmfirth, WY)

Alan Kenneth Lane. Artistic Director, Slung Low. For services to the community in South Leeds during Covid-19. (Honley, WY)

Alison Jane Scott. Victim Liaison Officer, National Probation Service, For services to Victims of Crime and to Charity in Leeds. (Batley, WY)