Two members of the Bude community have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.

One has been awarded the honour of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) while the other has been awarded the honour of Medallist of the Order of the British Empire.

Civil servant Syed Jason Andrew Ghabbos, also known as Jason Ghabbos, has been awarded an MBE for public services. He is presently a deputy director in the cabinet office.

Godfrey Williams Harrison has been awarded a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire for services to the community of Bude-Stratton.

The award the duo has been given was first awarded to honour those who had contributed to the First World War effort, having been introduced by the then-King, King George V in 1917.

The Order of the British Empire was established by King George V in 1917 to honour those who had served in a non-combative role and expanded the Order to reward contributions to the arts, sciences, charitable work and public service. The Order is comprised of five classes across both military and civilian divisions. The Order also includes the British Empire Medal presented to those who have contributed to service in their community.

The ‘Home Chapel’ of the Order is located within St Paul’s Cathedral. Members and Medallists can request use of the Chapel for weddings, baptisms and memorial services. A Service of Thanksgiving is held at the Cathedral for Members and Medallists every four years.

The motto for OBE is ‘For God And The Empire’.

Terence Brian Gerry of Callington was also awarded the honour of Medallist of the Order of the British Empire for services to the community in Plymouth.