People from across Wales recognised in King's Birthday Honours List
Recipients from Wales make up 5.6% of the UK total
84 people from Wales who have contributed to their community and country are being celebrated in The King’s Birthday Honours List.
Those receiving honours in Wales include: Julia Jones, from Dyfed, who was awarded a BEM for services to Music after establishing the Llandeilo Fawr Festival of Music; and, Karl Lester from Conwy who was awarded a MBE for voluntary services to Mountain Rescue and since 2008, has participated in over 555 rescue operations.
In total, 1182 recipients have been awarded this year for their exceptional achievements, with a particular focus on recognising community change-makers.
This year’s recipients include dedicated foster carers, role models in women's sports, committed health workers, champions of the arts, and devotion to public service.
Recipients from Wales make up 5.6% of the total number of recipients receiving honours this year.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: "Across the UK, people are quietly changing lives and strengthening their communities. This Honours List is a chance to recognise them.
"Their dedication shows how lasting change is built - through compassion, resilience and a commitment to others.
"It speaks to the decent, hopeful country we are proud to be, and on behalf of the whole nation, I want to say thank you."
Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said: “Congratulations to the list of incredible people from right across Wales who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
“They have been commended for their contributions to their communities, to sport, to charity, the arts and to improving the lives of others - often giving their time and effort for free.
“The work of these inspirational individuals has a huge impact across Wales and I thank each and every one of them for their valuable contributions to Welsh society.”
Notable recipients across Wales
Christina Ro, from South Glamorgan was awarded a BEM for services to the community in Cardiff. Ro is described as a tireless advocate for families in need in Cardiff, particularly through the Parent Learning Group (PLG) at Cathays High School, which has helped over 50 women gain employment after completing qualifications.
David Cottle, from Swansea, was awarded a BEM for services to Jazz Music. He has been a central figure in the Swansea live jazz scene since the 1970s, organising the weekly programme at the Swansea Jazz Club since the 1990s, which is now in its 76th year and attracts over 100 weekly attendees.
Alys Cole-King, from Conwy, was awarded an MBE for services to Suicide Prevention and revolutionising the professional response to suicidal crisis by pioneering compassionate, evidence-informed approaches to care.
Gary Davies, from Mid Glamorgan, was awarded a MBE for services to Public Safety after dedicating nearly five decades to public service and community wellbeing in the Ogmore and Rhondda communities, beginning his career with South Wales Constabulary in 1975.