The number one thing that makes Runnymede and Weybridge such a great place to live and work is our great communities and the people who live here. Over the past year we have again seen people rallying to support each other, acts of kindness and a ‘can do’ attitude that helps to overcome challenges and bring people together.
I was therefore delighted that this has been acknowledged in the New Year’s Honours list, with not just one or two people recognised for their efforts, but seven! These honours were awarded to people from all across the constituency for achievements and contributions in the fields of sport, engineering, finance, education, public service, for supporting young people and tackling loneliness. The breadth of topics highlights how much amazing work is done locally.
There is of course much, much more good work that takes place on a daily basis than can be recognised in the Honours list. I congratulate everyone who was recognised for their efforts, and offer sincere thanks to the many hundreds of others who also go above and beyond each week providing vital services and support for others. Well Done!!!
Details of those from Runnymede and Weybridge receiving awards this year are set out below. The Full New Years Honours list is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-year-honours-list-2022-cabinet-office.
Christopher David Hickford. Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Eikon Charity. For services to Vulnerable Young People and to Charity in Surrey. Addlestone, Surrey (Member of the Order of the British Empire)
Hannah Russell MBE. For services to Swimming. Chertsey, Surrey (Officer of the Order of the British Empire)
Sylvia Lloyd Heal. For Political and Public Service. Egham, Surrey (Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire)
Professor Sarah Marcella Springman CBE. Rector and Professor of Geotechnical Engineering, ETH Zurich. For services to Engineering and to International Sports Administration. Egham, Surrey (Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire)
Jennifer Taylor. Leader, Early Professionals Programmes, IBM UK, and Chair, Digital and Technology Solutions Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Trailblazer. For services to Education. Virginia Water, Surrey (Member of the Order of the British Empire)
Lisa Jane Teresa Powis. Founder, Painting Our World in Silver. For services to Tackling Loneliness particularly during Covid-19. Weybridge, Surrey (Medallist of the Order of the British Empire)
Christopher Ryan. Head, Cash Desk, UK Debt Management Office. For Public Service. Weybridge, Surrey (Officer of the Order of the British Empire)
