Honor Roll for the New Year
- Captain receives OBE; Goalkeeper and striker receive MBEs
- Rugby league's Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow awarded CBEs
Three of England's female World Cup stars have been named in the New Year's Honors list, alongside the charity work of former rugby league players Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow.
Millie Bright, who captained the team in the absence of fellow defender Leah Williamson, receives an OBE, while goalkeeper Mary Earps and striker Lauren Hemp are made MBEs. This month Earps was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
England narrowly failed, losing 1-0 to Spain in the final in Sydney after winning the 2022 European Championships.
Sinfield and Burrow, who were Leeds Rhinos teammates during their trophy-winning rugby league careers, have received CBEs for their services to raising awareness of motor neurone disease.
Sinfield has raised over £15million since his friend Burrow was diagnosed with MND, an incurable and life-limiting condition, in December 2019. This month, Sinfield, 43, completed the “7 in 7 in 7” challenge by completing seven ultramarathons in seven cities in as many days.
Sinfield said: “I think it’s really special that Rob has been recognized again. The bravery and bravery shown by Rob and his amazing family in the fight against MND is wonderful; He was incredible to open the front door and show the world what it was like to live with.”
Kevin Sinfield (left) and Rob Burrow were named CBEs in the New Year Honors List. Photo: Danny Lawson/PA
Burrow said: “I am particularly pleased that my good friend Kevin Sinfield is also receiving a CBE. I hope Kevin and I can go to the palace together in the new year to enjoy another special occasion together.”
Another MND fundraiser, Rob Wainwright, will receive an OBE. Wainwright is the founder of the Doddie Aid event, which raises funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
Wainwright's former Scotland rugby union teammate Doddie Weir was diagnosed with MND in 2016 and died in November last year.
Wainwright said: “This is a tremendous honor which I accept on behalf of the entire Doddie Aid community.” Doddie was a force of nature and I was very proud to call him a friend. Like everyone he knew and inspired, I was motivated to do whatever it took to end MND.”
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont's knighthood has been upgraded to Knight Grand Cross.
Peter Shilton, who holds the England men's international cap record with 125 appearances between 1970 and 1990, will receive a CBE for his services to football and the prevention of gambling harm.
Two senior figures from anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out, its chairman Sanjay Bhandari and development director Troy Townsend, have each been appointed MBEs. Howard Wilkinson, who led Leeds to the First Division title in 1992 and was briefly interim England manager, was made an OBE for his services to charity, as was former Scotland manager Alex McLeish.
Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham receives an OBE and Brighton chairman Tony Bloom receives an MBE. Former Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling is appointed MBE for services to sport, broadcasting and charity. BBC sports presenter Hazel Irvine receives the same honor.
Stuart Broad receives a CBE. Broad announced his retirement from cricket during the final Ashes Test of the summer and bowed out in stunning fashion, hitting a six with his last ball and taking the crucial wicket as England drew the series at the Oval.
Marcus Trescodick, who played 76 Tests for England, receives an OBE for his services to mental health. He works as a mental health ambassador for the Professional Cricketers' Association.
Christian Horner, the team boss and managing director of Red Bull Racing, will receive the OBE award for his services to motorsport after another year in which he won the world championship. Ron Dennis, the former McLaren team boss, will be knighted for his services to charity.
Gymnasts Becky and Ellie Downie, England netballer Helen Housby and runner Tom Bosworth are appointed MBEs. Maddie Hinch, 2016 Olympic ice hockey gold medalist, becomes OBE.
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