A HAMPSHIRE woman who was made a BEM has said she feels honoured to receive the award.
Former Bramdean and Hinton Ampner Parish Clark Rachael Greenwood was recognised on this year’s New Year’s Honours list for her services to the community, receiving a British Empire Medal.
She told the Chronicle: “I felt honoured to be nominated for an award.
“I was fortunate to have the wholehearted support of Parish Councillors (past and present) during my 22 years as Clerk to Bramdean and Hinton Ampner Parish Council, a period of fundamental change in local government.”
Rachael was not the only Hampshire resident to receive a BEM. Other recipients are Tina Ruth Coleman, for services to inclusive patient and public involvement in research, and Kirsty Elizabeth Tilly, for services to defence and inclusion.
As previously reported, Over Wallop resident Richard Stephen Baldock, who goes by Stephen, was also awarded a BEM for services to the community in Over Wallop.
Other Hampshire people recognised in the New Year’s Honours include former Hampshire Constabulary superintendent Annabel Sarah Jane Berry, broadcaster Jeff Stelling and former deputy vice-chancellor of the University of Winchester Rev Professor Elizabeth Bridget Stuart.
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