His Majesty's Birthday Honours List: Wrexham and Flintshire
1,215 recipients in total have been awarded for their exceptional achievements, with a particular focus this year on those who have given their time to public service.
This year's recipients include dedicated community champions, role models in sport, pioneers in the arts, passionate health workers, and supporters of young people.
Recipients from Wales make up 6% of the total number of recipients receiving honours this year.
Across Wrexham and Flintshire, four individuals are being honoured, and two with connections to the region.
The Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens, said: "Huge congratulations to the incredible individuals from Wales who have been recognised in The King's Birthday Honours List.
'Each award recipient has demonstrated dedication, passion, and commitment to their communities, making significant contributions that resonate far and wide.
'Your work in supporting vulnerable people, championing the arts, increasing access to sport and improving lives in countless ways, serves as an inspiration to all. Thank you for your exceptional service.'
Here are the 2025 recipients from the Wrexham and Flintshire region:
The Rt Hon Mark Tami is to receive one of the highest honours in the UK, a Knighthood granted by His Royal Highness for Political and Public Service.
Mark Tami MP (Image: Newsquest)
Mark Tami is the Labour MP for Alyn and Deeside, and has been an MP continually since June 2001. He currently holds the Government post of Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons).
In response to the news, Mark Tami MP said: "I'm surprised and delighted to receive such a great honour."
Muriel is receiving an MBE for services to the community in Wrexham. At the age of 88-years-old she has only recently retired from her 50-year career in the Royal Voluntary Service.
Beryl Morgan (Image: UGC)
During her time in RVS she coordinated volunteer drivers to take elderly and vulnerable people to medical appointments they might not otherwise be able to make.
She worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to ensure the service was maintained and that even in one of the most challenging times for the service, their service users were still able to attend critical medical appointments.
56-year-old Rebecca will be honoured for services to Mountain Rescue. She is a role model and mentor, breaking down barriers for women in the team, and her diversity policy has been adopted by other teams.
Becky Ashcroft (Image: North Wales Mountain Rescue Association)
Rebecca has led the North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2020, utilising her knowledge of charity law, protocols, and procedures.
She is also a highly qualified Search Manager, recognised as one of the best in the UK.
Rebecca, from Mold, has served as a Trustee since 2016 and as Chair since 2022 of NEWSAR. As the Trauma Incident Manager, she assists the public and supports team members who have experienced stressful and disturbing events during mountain rescue operations.
Rebecca joined the Mountain Rescue team at the age of 17 in February 1986, having already been involved through volunteering with NEWSAR as part of her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Iain is an Operations Officer for the North Wales Mountain Rescue Association, and is to receive the honour for his services to Mountain Rescue (Mold, Clwyd).
Married to Rebecca, the pair met as volunteers for the rescue service when Iain interviewed her for the role.
Iain Ashcroft (Image: North Wales Mountain Rescue Association)
Between them, Becky and Iain have over 60-years of volunteering across all terrains, in all weathers, at all times of the day and night.
While they will often respond to a call out together, they have different strengths and skills, and may find themselves heading in different directions dealing with different call outs, or different elements of the same call out.
Humbled at being put forward, Iain says, 'We feel very honoured and immensely proud that someone has recognised the contributions we have made to mountain rescue over the years and has taken the time to submit a nomination. The fact that both of us have been recognised at the same time is amazing.
'We are also delighted that the work that North East Wales Search and Rescue does is recognised. We could not do what we do alone – there is a huge and committed team of volunteers behind and alongside us – and we know that our award is also a reflection of their dedication and professionalism.'
Ann, a celebrated mezzo soprano from Corwen, gained her B.Ed degree from the University of Wales and initially pursued a teaching career before winning a scholarship to study singing at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
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In addition to her being the Artistic Director of the North Wales International Music Festival she is also the Musical Director of Côr Meibion Trelawnyd and Côr Meibion Bro Glyndwr.
From 2002 to 2009 Ann was also Musical Director of the Fron Male Choir who found fame and became known as the "Oldest Boy Band in the World" releasing several albums which topped the pop charts as well as the classical chart.
In 2022, she received an honorary Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in recognition of her contribution to music.
Founder and Head of Services at Your Space Charity in Wrexham, Rachel, originally from the Wirral, is to be honoured for her services to charity.
Your Space, based in Llay, provides support for young people with Autism and their families. It provides a network of support for our families through our Outreach Team and Family Support Service.
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