TEACHERS, NHS WORKERS, ENTREPRENEURS AND AN ARTIST AMONG THE RECIPIENTS

former chairman of Huddersfield Town and the man widely credited with the move to the new stadium, receives a CBE.

Now Visiting Professor of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at the University of Huddersfield, Professor Leslie, 71, who lives in Holmfirth, has been recognised for services to entrepreneurship.

The creator of pharmaceutical company Galpharm International Limited, he was Founder Chairman and creator of the world’s first ever 25,000 all-seater stadium in a joint venture with Sir John Harman, thenLeader of Kirklees Council.

Watercolourist receives the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to art. Based in Holmfirth, the 76-year-old said the award was truly unexpected.

“It gives me great pleasure to have been awarded the British Empire Medal on behalf of the arts and community. I have always said I wanted to be ‘the People’s Artist,’ making art accessible to everyone.

“I hope that others will see this award as a reflection of my passion for Yorkshire, its landscape and people, and as such the BEM truly belongs not just to me but to Yorkshire. I wish to thank everyone who has supported me and my vision.”

58, from Holmfirth, Head of Professional Regulation at the NHS, is awarded the CBE for services to Acute Care and Workforce while working for the NHS.

Until February this year he led the team in the Department of Health in England that is responsible for professional regulation and standards in the health sector. He was also responsible for commissioning the review of whistleblowing policy with a view to achieving an open and honest reporting culture in the NHS.

Dr Clarke, who is blind and a guide dog user, said he was “somewhat astounded” to be honoured. “In any area of life so many people are involved in delivering what needs to be delivered. I am just one person among many, but I am very pleased.” Huddersfield businessman

who founded Freeserve, has been awarded the BEM for services to young people. The 53-year-old receives the honour for his work with mentoring charity Mosaic Network and via his role as an advisory board member at the University of Huddersfield.

Mr Ahmed started working with Mosaic six years ago. As part of his voluntary work with the organisation he has delivered inspirational speeches and proved to be a role