A number of people across Blackpool and the Fylde coast have been recognised in the King’s New Years’ honours list.
The honours celebrate individuals whose contributions to society, their field, industry or community had a positive impact on life in the UK.
Local recipients include:
Nageshwara Dwarampudi Reddy
Portfolio Director, Labour Market and Plan for Jobs, Department for Work and Pensions. For Public Service. (Lytham St Annes) CBE
Nina Beavers
Director & Operations Manager for URPotential, Central Drive. For services to the community in Blackpool. (Fleetwood) MBE
Sharon Patricia Bell
Associate Service Manager, Department for Work and Pensions. For Public Service. (Poulton-le-Fylde) MBE
Professor Dr Syed Naseem Naqvi
President, British Blockchain Association. For services to Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies. (Blackpool) MBE

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