These included Sarah Whatmore, professor of environment and public policy at the University of Oxford, who became a dame for her work addressing the threat from flooding. Prof Dame Sally Davies, the chief medical officer, received the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, and a number of academics working to combat climate change were also recognised. This year disabled people are better represented than for many years, with 120 individuals receiving awards, 11% of the total number.Īmong those to be knighted for their work in public service, were Simon Stevens, the chief executive of the NHS in England, for his 31 years in the health service, and his “vigorous public case for improved funding”. But the vast majority (72%) of the 1,097 to be recognised were people who work in their communities. The honours list, which was drawn up and approved during Theresa May’s premiership, rewards a glittering lineup of well-known figures from arts and sport. The British-born singer, campaigner and actor, best known for starring in the film Grease, was made a dame for services to charity, cancer research and entertainment. 2019 has turned out to be a truly wonderful year for me and I feel extraordinarily blessed.”Īnother big entertainer on the list was Olivia Newton-John. The musician tweeted: “I’m humbled and honoured to be among such highly esteemed company in receiving the Companion of Honour.
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