Three residents of East Devon have been named in this year's New Year Honours List.
The release of the New Year Honours provides an opportunity to celebrate individual outstanding achievements and contributions to British society.
The three from East Devon have been honoured for services to creativity in education, entertainment and business and for services to the community.
Receiving Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE):
Sarah Jane Cressall: Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Creation Station. For services to Creativity in Education, Entertainment and Business in Exmouth.
Receiving Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM):
Ian Robert Skinner: For services to the community in Sidmouth and the Sid Valley.
Hayley Marie Watson: For services to the community in Exmouth, Devon, particularly during Covid-19.
Other recipients this year include veteran DJ Tony Blackburn (knighthood), sports presenter Jeff Stelling (MBE), Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin (knighthood), Bake Off star Paul Hollywood (MBE) and Welsh singer Dame Shirley Bassey (Companion of Honour).
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