King's New Year Honours list 2024: Full list of incredible people from Greater Manchester recognised
29.12.2023 - 22:51
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Community campaigners, two star footballers and charity champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in this year's King's New Year Honours list.
Man United and England goalkeeper Mary Earps, dubbed 'Mary Queen of Stops' after this summer's World Cup, has been made an MBE for her services to football.
Campaigners who have fought for a better quality of life for their communities have also been recognised. These include Ehinor Otaigbe-Amedu, whose dedication to supporting single mums through her charity Wonderfully Made Woman, which helps deal with challenges from isolation to domestic abuse, has seen her honoured with an MBE.
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Daniel Hill was awarded an MBE for his incredible volunteering work with the bereavement charity, Daddys with Angels, which provides advice and support for those who have lost children. And Rachel Parkinson was recognised - her work with Humans MCR and their doorstep deliveries during the COVID lockdown ensued thousands of meals were delivered to those who needed them most.
Others to be honoured include selfless people who dedicated countless years to support young people in the next walk of life. Will Nixon, who led a training company which provided apprenticeships, training and support for up to 20,000 young people, was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) and Lydia Anna Obat Ina, who was honoured with an MBE after fostering over 300 children in the Manchester area.
Also honoured was Rt. Hon. Sajid Javid MP, for his political and public service, and former rugby coach Kevin Sinfield OBE for his