Six people living in Dunbartonshire have been named in His Majesty King
Charles's Birthday Honours List.
The former Chief Executive of Glasgow Airport, Derek Provan, who lives in
Cumbernauld, was awarded the OBE for services to the aviation industry.
The man behind getting the world's oldest ocean-going paddle steamer back in
the water has been awarded the MBE. John Beveridge from Helensburgh, who helped
restore the Waverley, is working on restoring the Maid of the Loch to her
former glory. His award is for services to paddle steamer preservation and
charity.
Dr Laura Milby from Cumbernauld, until recently the clinical director for
general dental services with NHS Lanarkshire, receives the MBE for services to
dentistry.
A member of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership is recognised
with the MBE for services to Health and Social Care in Glasgow.
Anna Toland from Clydebank, is responsible for safeguarding and supporting
vulnerable older adults across Glasgow.
A Bearsden woman who has volunteered for the Samaritans for more than 50
years receives the British Empire Medal for services to charity.
Joan Cameron joined the charity in 1974 during a career break to bring up
her children and is still active.
A Dumbarton football stalwart has been awarded the BEM for services to
football after nearly 60 years with the St Patrick's club in the town.
John Rodgers admits to being a terrible player but has been involved in one
backroom capacity or another with St Pat's for 58 years.
Paying tribute to those recognised in the Honours List, Dunbartonshire's
Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Jill Young MBE, said; 'I wish to congratulate every one of
them and thank them for the work they do in their fields. Receiving an honour
is recognition for them personally, but also for the organisations they
represent.'
