Today the Lord-Lieutenant hosted a British Empire Medal investiture at St George’s Hall, Liverpool.

Ten exceptional recipients were recognised for outstanding service to communities, healthcare, refugees and asylum seekers, disability sport, rugby union, swimming, and children and young people.

The ceremony celebrated their remarkable achievements and the positive impact they have made across Merseyside and beyond.

Congratulations to all the recipients.

• Miss Vittoria Bucknall – for Services to Children and Young People
• Mrs. Farida Laeeq – for Services to Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers
• Dr. Katie Misselbrooke – for Services to Children and Young People
• Mrs. Verity Rhodes – for Services to the Community in Merseyside
• Mr. Donald Robinson – for Services to the Merseyside Swimming Community
• Mr. Scott Rogers – for Services to Disability Sport
• Mr. Pundrique Sharma – for Services to Children and Young People
• Mr. Steven Thompson – for Services to Rugby Union Football and the Community of Crosby, Merseyside
• Mr. Roger Walton – for Services to Children and Young People
• Mr. David Wright – for Services to Children and Young People

Many thanks to Liverpool City Council for the use of such beautiful surroundings for the Investiture.