THE founder of a Winchester dance academy and a Meon Valley company chairman are two of the people from Hampshire recognised in the New Year’s Honours List.

Dr Martin Read, of Bishop's Waltham, will receive a knighthood for his services to industry and for public and voluntary service.

Dr Read, 71, was previously named a CBE in 2011 for his services to the public sector and to business. He is chairman of Wincanton plc.

Another resident recognised is Wessex Dance Academy founder Clare Hobbs, who is receiving an Order of The British Empire for her work with young people.

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Wessex Dance Academy offers a 12-week, full-time programme for young people aged 15-24, working with more than 200 young people since its inception.

The academy has also previously done work with young offenders, with those who had taken one of the academy’s courses noted to be less likely to re-offend.

Other Hampshire residents who will receive recognition are listed below.

Companion Order of The Bath:

Chief executive of Submarine Delivery Agency for the Ministry of Defence Ian Booth is being recognised for his services to defence.

OBE:

The OBE, or Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, is awarded by the monarch on behalf of the government to recognise those who have made major contributions on a local level, or whose work has gained a national profile.

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There are two recipients from Hampshire this year.

Sutton Scotney resident John Caulcutt is being recognised for his services to charity and philanthropy, while the chief executive of the Young Foundation Helen Gouldien is being recognised for her services to the development of sustainable communities.

MBE:

The MBE, or Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, is awarded to recognise those who have had an outstanding achievement or given service to the community which has had a long-term, significant impact.

There are four recipients of this honour from across Hampshire this year.

Professor Beverly Harden will receive the honour for her services to healthcare, while the director of Amateur Choirs John Sutton will be recognised for his services to charitable fundraising.

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Steven Tennent will be recognised for his public service, while Geoffrey Wilkinson is being recognised for his services to people with disabilities in Southampton.

BEM:

This is awarded to those who have provided a “hands-on” service to the local community.

This includes long-term charitable or voluntary action, or innovative work of three to four years that has made a significant difference.

Recipients from Hampshire include Valerie Hart from Petersfield, for her services to the community, and music teacher Ann Pinhey for services to music, choirs and charity.