The King’s New Year Honours 2026

We are delighted to announce and congratulate our six City St George’s alumni and one former member of staff who have been recognised in The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 for their commitment to various services.


Officers of the Order of the British Empire

Dr Giles Shilson (PG Dip Law and Professional Legal Skills 2001)
OBE – For services to Outreach and Inclusion and to Charity

Enver Solomon (PG Dip Newspaper Journalism 1993)
OBE – For services to Refugee Resettlement


Members of the Order of the British Empire

Sue Bowers (MA Museums and Gallery Administration 1987)
MBE – For services to Heritage

Laura Drysdale (MA Arts Administration 1987)
MBE – For services to Heritage and Mental Health

Natalie Wade (BSc Sociology 1997)
MBE – For services to the Creative Industries


King’s Ambulance Medal

William Bellamy (Foundation Degree Paramedic Science, 2013)
K.A.M – For Distinguished Service


Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit Medal

Professor Andrew Stockley (Former Executive Dean, The City Law School)
MNZM – For services to Schools Debating