Four people have been named in the King’s Birthday Honours list, for their dedication to different good causes across our community.
Ian Brown has been made a Member of the British Empire, Ben Gregg and Johanna Norman have been awarded the British Empire Medal, and Colin Prigent has been awarded a Silver Royal Victorian Medal.
Guernsey’s Lieutenant Governor, His Excellency, Lieutenant General Sir Richard Cripwell KBE CB, congratulated them all.
“I continue to be hugely impressed by the effort made by islanders to volunteer their time and energy to support charitable causes, sport and their community,” he said.
“The commitment of those honoured today is truly humbling, and they are thoroughly deserving of national recognition, I congratulate them all.”
Jurat Ian Brown – MBE
The name ‘Ian Brown’ may be synonymous with cycling locally, but it’s not just his exploits on two wheels that have earned Jurat Ian Brown his MBE.
He will be made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his services to both charity and cycling in the Bailiwick.
Those who nominated Jurat Brown praised the incredible efforts he has made over a three decade long window in the name of charity.
Notably, his involvement in the Rock to Rocque charity cycle ride was mentioned. That event has raised more than £700,000 for Les Bourg Hospice over the past 34 years.
Ben Gregg – BEM
For his service to the parish of St Martin’s, Ben Gregg is being awarded the British Empire Medal.
Mr Gregg has spent 26 years as a member of the parish’s Douzaine, including a full decade as Dean.
Mr Gregg also served as the Procureur of the Poor, ensuring the responsible and compassionate distribution of funds to the most vulnerable parishioners.
It’s not just his dedication to the parish that’s earned him the respect of the Monarchy however, with Mr Gregg’s efforts as a volunteer minibus driver for Age Concern and his time as a dedicated supporter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society also noted by those who nominated him.
Johanna Norman – BEM
Many families will know of Jo Norman, and if they don’t, they’ll certainly have seen her work at play over the past five decades across Guernsey.
She has taught countless people how to swim herself, and overseen many others also learning the lifesaving skill, as a member of the Guernsey Swimming Club Committee since 1977.
Mrs Norman has helped cement Guernsey’s reputation for swimming internationally, having coached athletes who have competed at the Island Games, Commonwealth Games, and the Olympic Games.
Not only that but Mrs Norman is described in the official Honours list as ‘instrumental’ in establishing the Open Castle Charity Swim, which has raised tens of thousands of pounds for worthy local causes over the years.
For those efforts and so many more in and out of the swimming pool, Jo Norman has been awarded a British Empire Medal.
Mr Colin Prigent – RVM
For two decades, Colin Prigent has tended and cared for the grounds at Government House.
He started off as a gardener and has since progressed to Deputy Head Gardener.
For his green fingered efforts he has been awarded a Silver Royal Victorian Medal, a personal gift bestowed by the Sovereign to ‘reward extraordinary, important, or personal services to the British monarch or the Royal Family’.
Government House is the personal residence and office of the Lieutenant Governor – the Monarch’s representative in the Bailiwick.
In Jersey
Three people have received honours in the King’s Birthday List in Jersey.
Mr Jason Wyse received an MBE for services to the community as CEO of Silkworth, while Mr Mike Haden also received an MBE for services to the community as Chairman of Hands Around the World Jersey. Mrs Dawn Tinley received a BEM for services to people with learning disabilities in Jersey
Nominate
Anybody or any group may nominate someone for a national Honour by contacting the Bailiff’s Chambers and requesting an Honours Nomination Form, which is also available online.
