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The New Year Honours 2021

The New Year Honours 2021 lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

From:
Cabinet Office
Published
30 December 2020

This Collection brings together 2021 honours lists.

The honours system continues to champion diversity at all levels and celebrates the breadth of service given by people from all backgrounds from all across the UK. Of the 1,239 people who receive an award:

  • 1,123 candidates have been selected at BEM, MBE and OBE level:
    • 397 at BEM
    • 476 at MBE
    • 250 at OBE
  • 803 (65%) of the recipients are people who have undertaken outstanding work in their communities either in a voluntary or paid capacity;
  • 603 women are recognised in the List, representing 49% of the total;
  • 14.2% of the successful candidates come from a BAME background;
  • 6.9% of the successful candidates consider themselves to have a disability (under the Equality Act 2010); and
  • 4% of recipients identified as being LGBT+.

Read more about the New Year Honours 2021 or find out how to nominate someone for an award.

Cabinet Office

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Home Office

Department of Health and Social Care

Published 30 December 2020
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