Anna Turner, the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, has presented five people with their British Empire Medals, which were awarded in the New Year Honours 2024.
They were:
- Olive Arnold BEM – For services to the community in Bronington, Shropshire.
- Paul Rushworth BEM – Founder, Professionals with Alzheimer’s. For services to charity.
- Richard Charles Fowler BEM – Library Lead, Harbury Community Library, Warwickshire. For services to libraries.
- Mabel Elsie Finnigan – County Captain, Shropshire Ladies Bowls Team. For services to bowls.
- Kathleen Louisa Kynaston – Lately Chair, Shrewsbury Amateur Swimming Club. For services to swimming and to the community in Shropshire.
Pictured l-to-r: The recipients Kathleen Kynaston, Mabel Finnigan, Olive Arnold, Richard Fowler and Paul Rushworth displaying their newly bestowed British Empire Medals, with Anna Turner, Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire. at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery.
The British Empire Medal (BEM) is awarded for a ‘hands-on’ service to the local community. This includes a long-term charitable or voluntary activity, or innovative work that has made a significant difference.
Anna Turner said:-
“Each year it fills me with pride for our county to hear the citations read out that tells the stories of kindness that these BEM award winners have been honoured for.”
The recipients and their guests enjoyed the ceremony and reception, which was hosted at the Shropshire Council-run Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery.
For more information on the awards please contact emily.marshall@shropshire.gov.uk