Bucks residents honoured by His Majesty

Seventeen Buckinghamshire residents have been recognised in His Majesty King Charles III's New Year Honours List, including the former Leader of Buckinghamshire Council.

These men and women have been recognised for their outstanding work in supporting key services and communities, across the fields of finance, sport, broadcasting, health care, further education, conservation, legal and justice service, transport and public service, as well as championing charities and voluntary services and giving service to local and armed forces communities.

His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, The Countess Howe, said:

"I am delighted for the Buckinghamshire residents recognised with an award today.

"We are privileged to be home to a number of diverse and gifted individuals who work tirelessly to improve the lives of our residents and the wider population of this nation. It affords me immense pride that their achievements have been recognised.  I applaud them all and thank them for their admirable commitment and dedication."

Lady Howe added: "I would encourage everyone to consider whether they know of an individual whom they might nominate for a national honour. There are many unsung heroes continually going above and beyond in our communities, for whom national recognition would be a fitting way of acknowledging their contribution. The Buckinghamshire Lieutenancy Office can provide guidance on how to make a nomination."

The complete list of the Buckinghamshire residents in the 2026 New Year Honours List is:

Order of the Bath

Companions of the Order of the Bath

Dr Richard William John Clarke: Director General, Public Safety Group, Home Office. For Public Service

Order of the British Empire

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Neeta Avnash Kaur Atkar MBE JP: Lately Senior Independent Director to the Board, British Business Bank. For services to Small Business Finance and the British Business Bank

Ingrid Stephanie Boyce: Lately President, Law Society of England and Wales and Consultant, Linklaters. For services to the Legal Profession and to Diversity, and to Access to Justice

Rupesh Mohan Mehta: Lately Director, Planning, Department for Transport. For services to Transport Planning

Martin Anthony Tett: Councillor and lately Leader, Buckinghamshire Council. For Political and Public Service.

Commenting on his award, Martin Tett, said:

"It is unexpected and amazing to be recognised by His Majesty for public service. For me it has been an honour to represent the wonderful people of Buckinghamshire and, in particular, Little Chalfont for over 20 years."

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Sarah Jane Burton: Head of Detention Progression Returns Command, Home Office. For Public Service

Jenifer Frances Mary Cameron: Chief Executive, Action 4 Youth. For Charitable Service

Gabrielle Nicole Logan MBE: Broadcaster. For services to Sports Broadcasting and to Charity

Dr Alexander Rhys: Founder, It Gets Better UK. For services to Healthcare and to the LGBTQ+ Community

Gary John Ryan: Executive Director, Marketing, Remembrance and Fundraising, The Royal British Legion. For services to the Armed Forces Community

Anna Gretchen Selby: Executive Director of Quality, HC-One. For services to Adult Social Care

Jonathan Mark White: Lately Chair, The Rivers Trust. For services to River Conservation

Gill Whitehead: Chair, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. For services to Women's Rugby

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Edward Cowley: Senior Policy Adviser, NHS England. For services to the Nursing Workforce

Isa Tara Guha: Founder and Chair, Take Her Lead. For services to Inclusivity and Cricket 

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Peter David Clark: Head of 16-19 Funding and Financial Support Policy, Department for Education. For services to Further Education

Ian Philip Shepherd: For services to the community in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire