Many people from across Herefordshire have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for 2025.

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MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)

Miranda Abigail Appleton. Principal, Hereford College of Arts. For services to further education (Hereford, Herefordshire).

Photo courtesy of Hereford College Of Arts 

The Reverend Dr Kenneth Victor John Hopkins. Chair of trustees, Heart of Mercia Multi Academy Trust, Hereford. For services to education (Hereford, Herefordshire).

Gareth William Ratcliffe. Deputy chair, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and councillor, Hay on Wye, Powys County Council. For charitable services to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) (Hereford, Herefordshire).

Karen Anne Rogers. Chief executive, Herefordshire Care Homes Group. For services to social care (Malvern, Worcestershire).

BEM (Medallist of the Order of the British Empire)

Elizabeth Fryer Davies. For services to the community in Kimbolton, Herefordshire (Leominster, Herefordshire).

MVO (Member of the Royal Victorian Order)

Ronald George Whitfield. Royal visits co-ordinator, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Lieutenancies (Herefordshire).

• Full list below 

NEW_YEAR_HONOURS_LIST_2025.pdf