 Congratulations to the eight groups from County Antrim that have been awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), which were announced today to coincide with the start of Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
The eight winners were: The winners are: * Ballymaconnelly Renewal Group, Ballymoney * Carrick Connect, Carrickfergus * Home-Start Lisburn, Lisburn * Hope House Ireland, Islandmagee * Monkstown Community Association, Monkstown * The Citrah Foundation, Carrickfergus * The River Bann and Lough Neagh Association Company, Randalstown * Whiteabbey Community Group, Whiteabbey The Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, said: "Many congratulations to these worthy recipients. It is particularly special to receive this prestigious award in the year of Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. This is also a fantastic result for County Antrim; receiving 8 out the 13 awards issued to Northern Ireland. I would also like to thank James Perry, MBE, DL, the Lieutenancy lead for the QAVS for all of his work, and all the DLs involved in the extensive assessment process for their support."
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Many congratulations to the 19 people from County Antrim who received National Honours in the Queen's Birthday Honours list, which was released to coincide with the start of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The breakdown of awards is:
The Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim and Antrim Lieutenancy join in congratulating all the worthy recipients and thank them for their selfless service to the County and their communities. The Lord-Lieutenant would also like to congratulate his friend, and colleague, the Lord-Lieutenant of Belfast, Mrs Fionnuala Jay O'Boyle on her appointment as a Dame of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE). Many congratulations, Dame Fionnuala! The full list was published by the London Gazette and can be viewed here: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/63714/supplement/B1  Today the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, presented an OBE and 10 BEMs to County Antrim recipients in an Investiture in the Throne Room at Hillsborough Castle, Royal Hillsborough.
Many congratulations to all of the worthy recipients of National Honours. Do you know someone worthy of a National Honour? If so, please click here to find out how to nominate someone. The Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, and the Antrim Lieutenancy, congratulate the 20 people from County Antrim who received National Honours in the New Years Honours List.
The Lord-Lieutenant expressed his thanks to all the worthy recipients for their selfless service to the County and their local communities. They are: Order of the British Empire Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) Mr Jonathan REA MBE Dunadry, County Antrim - For services to Motorcycle Racing Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) Mrs Maureen Elizabeth DUNN Newtownabbey, County Antrim - For services to Drama and the Performing Arts in Northern Ireland Mrs Edith Mary Adelaide FLECK Lisburn, County Antrim - For services to the Community in Northern Ireland Reverend Dr Samuel GRANT Carrickfergus, County Antrim - For services to the community in Carrickfergus, County Antrim Dr Allison Josephine GRAY Newtownabbey, County Antrim - For services to St John Ambulance in Northern Ireland Mr Paul Mark JOHNSTON Newtownabbey, County Antrim - Head Coach and Project Manager, Monkstown Amateur Boxing Club. For services to Sport and to the community in County Antrim Mr Colin Hugh NEILL Larne, County Antrim - Chief Executive, Hospitality Ulster. For services to the Hospitality Industry in Northern Ireland Mr Robert William SCOTT Carrickfergus, County Antrim - Chief Executive, Prison Fellowship Northern Ireland. For services to Prisoners and their Families in Northern Ireland Mr Edwin John SHANKS Ballyclare, County Antrim - For services to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) Mrs Anne BROWN (MONICA ANNE COLLINS) Belfast, County Antrim - Counsellor, Women’s Aid, Belfast. For services to Victims of Domestic Violence Mr Stephen CRAWFORD Ahoghill, County Antrim - Founder, Coaching for Christ. For services to Young People in Co Antrim Dr Ian Clive HUMPHREYS Larne, County Antrim - Chief Executive, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. For services to the Environment Mr George Ivor MCCANDLESS Lisburn, County Antrim - For services to Golf in Northern Ireland Mr William MCFARLAND Ahoghill, Ballymena, County Antrim - For services to Music in County Antrim Mr James Samuel MCILROY Larne, County Antrim - For services to Athletics in Northern Ireland Ms Mary Louise MCILWEE (MARY LOUISE GOODMAN) Randalstown, County Antrim - For services to the Mental and Physical Wellbeing of Vulnerable People in County Antrim Mr Robert John Ivor MCMULLAN Cullybackey, Ballymena, County Antrim - Head of Parks, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. For public service during Covid-19 Mrs Mary Elizabeth SINNAMON Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, County Antrim - For services to Education and the community in County Antrim Mr Thomas Gordon SMYTH Ballymoney, County Antrim - Board Member, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. For Public Service Mr Willam James Crawford WILSON Islandmagee, Larne, County Antrim - For services to the community in County Antrim The New Years Honours list was released at 10:30pm last night. The full list can be viewed on the Gazette website, by clicking here or by copying the below link: www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/63571/supplement/N1 Do you know someone who is worthy of receiving an honour? If so, do have a look at the honours section of our website or get in touch. The Lord-Lieutenant, Mr David McCorkell, was honoured to present one MBE and 11 British Empire Medals (BEMs) to recipients from County Antrim during three investitures today at Hillsborough Castle. Many of whom were receiving honours for invaluable service to the County and their local communities during COVID19. This was the first Investiture following the pandemic.
The Lord-Lieutenant, and the whole of the Antrim Lieutenancy, wish to congratulate all the worthy recipients. If you know someone who should be put forward for a national honour, please have a look out the honours section of our website by clicking here.  The Lord-Lieutenant and Hazel Winning, OBE. (Source Hazel Winning) The Lord-Lieutenant, Mr David McCorkell, was honoured to present one OBE, one MBE and 27 British Empire Medals (BEMs) to recipients from County Antrim during three investitures today at Hillsborough Castle. Many of whom were receiving honours for invaluable service to the County and their local communities during COVID19. This was the first Investiture following the pandemic.
The Lord-Lieutenant, and the whole of the Antrim Lieutenancy, wish to congratulate all the worthy recipients. If you know someone who should be put forward for a national honour, please have a look out the honours section of our website by clicking here. The Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, presented the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the MBE for volunteer groups, to a Safe Place to be Me at Antrim Castle Garden. The event was organised by Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council and hosted by the Mayor, Councillor Billy Webb, MBE, JP. The Lord-Lieutenant was joined by his Lord-Lieutenant Cadet, Cadet Cpl Ross Currie, from 2nd (NI) Bn ACF. More information available here.  HRH The Duke of Gloucester invests the Lord-Lieutenant as a Knight of Justice of The Order of St John In a very hot ceremony this afternoon, HRH The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior of The Order of St John, invested the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, Knight Commander of Ards, as a Knight of The Order of St John (KStJ) in the Priory Church at St John’s Gate, Clerkenwell, London. St John's Gate is the HQ of the Order of St John and St John Ambulance. HRH was received by HM's Lord-Lieutenant for Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa, OBE, CStJ. The Order of St John is a recognised British Order of Chivalry, with HM The Queen as the Sovereign Head. However, it does not confer any title, like ‘Sir’ or ‘Dame’, unlike other recognised British Orders of Chivalry (i.e. The Garter, The Thistle or Royal Victorian Order). That said, Mr McCorkell is still recognised by the Crown as holding the rank of a Knight. The Lord-Lieutenant was invested as a Knight of Justice of the Order of St John. There are two categories of Knights/Dames of St John; Knights/Dames of Justice and Knights/Dames of Grace. Mr McCorkell's appointed as a Knight of St John, by HM The Queen, was announced in the Gazette in March 2021 and can be viewed here. The Lord-Lieutenant is pictured with his his son, who is a Priory Esquire of the Priory of England and The Islands. He is carrying the Banner for the Commandery of Ards. The Commandery of Ards oversees the Order's charitable work in Northern Ireland.  The Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, Councillor Billy Webb, MBE, JP, hosted a reception in Yarn Suite at Mossley Mil in recognition of the significant achievement of being awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise (QAE). Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, attended to present the coveted awards to: The Lord-Lieutenant was joined by his Lord-Lieutenant Cadet, Cadet Sgt Robert Allen, of 1st (NI) BN ACF. To find out more, please click here. The Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, presented two Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) this week. The QAVS is known as the MBE for volunteer groups and is the highest honour which can be given to volunteer groups across the UK. On Wednesday evening, the Lord-Lieutenant presented the QAVS award to North Antrim Agricultural Association. North Antrim Agricultural Association has received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of the role it plays in organising the annual Ballymoney Show. The presentation took place at a special reception held at Lissanoure Castle hosted by the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Richard Holmes. For more information, please click here. On Thursday evening the Lord-Lieutenant presented the QAVS award to Atlas Woman's Centre, in Lisburn. On Saturday the Lord-Lieutenant presented the QAVS to Rathfern Community Regeneration Group in Newtownabbey Below is a slideshow of images from the presentations. |
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