King's Birthday Honours: All the Bury people named

It is the King's first official birthday honours list which celebrates the incredible public service of people across the country.

More than 1,000 people have been awarded for their outstanding contributions across sectors and parts of the UK, including with a renewed focus on those who have had a profoundly positive impact on how society faces up to the most challenging issues of the modern era.

Individuals have been recognised for being inspiring entrepreneurs, innovators and philanthropists.

Other significant contributions relate to the provision of high-quality healthcare and education, as well as individuals whose actions have helped tackle crime or supported families to contribute to society, including helping children achieve their potential. 

In Bury, there are four people who are set to receive an award this year.

• Geoffrey Bruce Sword, chair of Summerseat Players, will be awarded a BEM for services to drama and the community in Greater Manchester and East Lancashire.

• Carol Godby, a well known figure on the drama scene, will receive a British Empire Medal for her services to drama in the North West.

• Icek Jankel Alterman will receive an award for services to Holocaust remembrance and education.

• Graham Quinn, chief executive officer of New Bridge Multi Academy Trust in Oldham will receive an OBE for services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden MP said: "This year’s honours list is a testament to ordinary people who have demonstrated extraordinary community spirit, and I pay tribute to all those who have been recognised today.

“Our honours system has long been a way of recognising people who make an incredible contribution to life in Britain and beyond.

“We are now focussed on levelling up the system to ensure it represents the length and breadth of the country, and I hope that the fantastic stories this year ensure more regional nominations in the future.”