British Paralympians Recognized in New Year's Honours List

BPA Chairperson Tim Reddish said, “We are delighted to see these Paralympic athletes recognized in the honour’s list for their contribution to British sport and their magnificent achievements.”

Those involved in Paralympic Sport in receipt of honours are:

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE):

Lee Pearson (Para-Equestrian)

David Roberts (Swimming)

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE):

Ellen Hunter (Para-Cycling)

Darren Kenny (Para-Cycling)

British Paralympic Association (BPA) CEO Phil Lane

Aileen McGlynn (Para-Cycling)

British Disability Swimming National Performance Director Tim Reddish

Sarah Storey (Para-Cycling)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE):

Mark Bristow (Para-Cycling)

Sophie Christiansen (Para-Equestrian)

Jody Cundy (Para-Cycling)

Anne Dunham (Para-Equestrian)

Anthony Kappes (Para-Cycling)

Head Disability Swimming Coach, Billy Pye (Coach to Eleanor Simmonds and Dave Roberts)

Simon Richardson (Para-Cycling)

Eleanor Simmonds (Swimming)

David Stone (Para-Cycling)

Barney Storey (Para-Cycling)

Matt Walker (Swimming)

David Weir (Athletics)

BPA Chairperson Tim Reddish said, “We are delighted to see these Paralympic athletes recognized in the honour’s list for their contribution to British sport and their magnificent achievements.”

The British Team finished second on the medals tally at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, having won 102 medals – including 42 golds. Eleanor Simmonds, at 14, is thought to be the youngest person in receipt of an MBE.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) were responsible for selecting those who are recognized for their contribution to sport in the New Year’s Honour’s.

For more information, please visit the official website of the British Paralympic Association at www.paralympics.org.uk.