Congratulations To Those Honoured By King Charles
Carla Lockhart MP • June 18, 2024
Carla Lockhart, candidate for Upper Bann in the forthcoming Westminster election , has extended her heartfelt congratulations to all those honoured in His Majesty, King Charles III's Birthday Honours list. The recognition of these individuals highlights their outstanding contributions to their communities and our country.
Carla Lockhart commented: ‘It gives me great delight to wish everyone who received recognition in the recent King’s birthday honours. The time and dedication given by so many is a testament to the spirit of public service which runs deep in the culture of our nation. Particularly I want to give a special mention and thanks to the honourees from the Upper Bann and surrounding areas who have contributed so much to enriching our community.’
Those who have received honours include:
- Ellen Laura BARNETT
Volunteer, St Saviour’s Church, Craigavon
For services to Music and to the community in Craigavon.
(Craigavon, County Armagh) - Paula TIERNEY
For voluntary and charitable services to HomeStart Belfast North, particularly during Covid-19.
(Craigavon, County Armagh) - Melvyn Sands HAMILTON
For services to Community Safety and the Neighbourhood Watch.
(Craigavon, County Down) - Gordon Ernest MCDOWELL
For services to Sport and to the community in County Down.
(Banbridge, County Down) - Audrey Jane MCDOWELL
For voluntary and charitable services to the community in County Down.
(Banbridge, County Down) - Erroll Adrian LUTTON
For services to Hockey.
(Banbridge, County Down) - William George Alfred CARSON
Founder, Container Ministry, Irish Methodist Mission Partnership. For services to the community in Northern Ireland and Abroad.
(Craigavon, County Down) - Karen Ann TURNER
Leader, Traveller Education Support and Asylum Seeker and Refugee Support, Education Authority. For services to Education, to Minority Ethnic Support Services in Northern Ireland and to Speech and Drama.
(Banbridge, County Down) - Beverley Roy CORRY
For services to Athletics.
(Banbridge, County Down) - Richard David MCCLUNE
For voluntary service to Police and Military Welfare in County Armagh.
(County Armagh) - John James MARTIN
For services to Agriculture and Dairy Farming in Northern Ireland.
(Enniskillen, County Fermanagh) -
- King’s Police Medal - DCI John Caldwell
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