2024 New Year Honours List: Spotlight on Olympians, Paralympians, and Sporting Personalities

The 2024 New Year Honours List recognized a significant number of individuals from the Olympic and Paralympic high-performance sport community. These awards celebrate the dedication and achievements of athletes, coaches, and administrators who have made a significant contribution to British sport on the international stage.

Their names etched in history, they exemplify the pinnacle of athletic prowess and serve as beacons of inspiration for generations to come. As they are honored, their legacy resonates far beyond the arenas, enriching our collective narrative with tales of courage, perseverance, and the pursuit of greatness.

A Range of Honours Bestowed

The awards reflect the diverse contributions made by those in the sporting world. Some were recognized for services to sports, national and international governing bodies, and major events. Others were honoured for their work in social impact, governance, medicine, and performance.

Acclaim for Sporting Excellence

Among those recognized were athletes who excelled at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. These awards acknowledge the years of hard work and sacrifice required to achieve sporting success at the highest level.

List of Recipients

Here's a compiled list of all the recipients from Olympic and Paralympic sports, UK major events and high-performance partners who were recognized in the 2024 New Year Honours List:

Knight Grand Cross

• Sir Bill Beaumont, for his invaluable service to rugby union and his charitable endeavors.

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

• Stuart Broad, for his illustrious career and contributions to cricket.

• Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield, for their advocacy and awareness efforts in the fight against motor neurone disease.

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

• Millie Bright, for her exceptional role in football.

• Maddie Hinch, for her contributions to the sport of hockey.

• Ralph Rimmer, for his leadership in rugby league.

• Marcus Trescothick, for his advocacy for mental health within sports.

• Rob Wainwright, for his voluntary and charitable services.

• Christine Windmill, for her longstanding service to tennis.

Members of the Order of the British Empire

• Lynda Bennett, for her dedication to hockey in Wales.

• Tom Bosworth, for his achievements in race walking.

• Christopher Bryant, for his role in sports event management.

• Robert Christie, for his coaching in lawn bowls.

• Francis Donnelly, for his contributions to disability sports and community service.

• Becky Downie and Ellie Downie, for their excellence in gymnastics.

• Mary Earps, for her impact on football.

• David Finlay, for his service to Olympic wrestling.

• Lauren Hemp, for her performance in football.

• Ian Hewitt, for his contributions to tennis and charity.

• Stuart Hogg, for his service to rugby union.

• Helen Housby, for her achievements in netball.

• Joslyn Hoyte-Smith, for her service to athletics.

• Miriam Luke, for her contributions to women's rowing.

• Robert McVeigh, for his service to the Commonwealth Games.

• Elinor Middlemiss, for her role in sports management.

• Alison Moffitt-Robinson, for her contributions to sports management and development.

Medal of the order of the British Empire

• Bronwin Carter, for her extensive service to sport.

Each of these individuals has not only contributed to the glory of sports but has also inspired countless others to pursue their dreams. Their achievements are a reminder of the power of dedication and the importance of support, much like the role a trophy store plays in commemorating success and excellence.

This year's New Year Honours List is a celebration of the heroes of British sports, whose stories of triumph and dedication continue to inspire and shape the future of athletics in the UK and beyond. Their legacy is not just in the medals and records but in the lives they have touched and the communities they have uplifted through their passion for sports.