2016 New Year Honours for services to Women and LGBT equality
Individuals recognised in the 2016 New Year Honours List for achievements supporting equality for women and LGBT people.
The 2016 New Year’s Honours list, published on Thursday 31 December 2015, recognises a range of people for their service to women’s and LGBT equality. These individuals have made amazing contributions over the past year, working to improve equality for women and LGBT communities.
Alison Pritchard, Government Equalities Office Director, said:
I am pleased to congratulate everyone who has been recognised in the New Year Honours List. The Government Equalities Office is truly grateful for their efforts and dedication to women and LGB&T people. They have surpassed expectations in helping to fulfil our goal of extending opportunity to all.
Awards
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
- Amanda Ariss, former Chief Executive of the Equality and Diversity Forum, for services to equality
- Paul Roberts, Chief Executive of the charity LGBT Consortium, for services to LGBT communities
Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
- Barbara Gray, Women’s Institute member in Oxfordshire, for services to women’s voluntary service in Oxfordshire
- Tim Sigsworth, Chief Executive, Albert Kennedy Trust, for services to young homeless LGBT people