Well-known figures from the highways sector graced the King's Birthday Honours list this year.

Among the great and good receiving recognition this year were National Highways' Steve Elderkin, and Dr Suzy Charman, executive director of the Road Safety Foundation and member of Highways magazine's editorial board - both of whom were made Officers of the Order of the British Empire.

Commenting on the honours list, Prime minister Keir Starmer said: 'Across the UK, people are quietly changing lives and strengthening their communities. This Honours List is a chance to recognise them. Their dedication shows how lasting change is built - through compassion, resilience and a commitment to others.

'It speaks to the decent, hopeful country we are proud to be, and on behalf of the whole nation, I want to say thank you.'

See below for the full list of those honoured in connection with our sector:

Knights Bachelor

  • Andrew Harold Mitchell: Chief executive officer, Tideway. For services to the construction industry.

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

  • Joseph O'Neill: Chief executive officer, Belfast Harbour. For services to business and the community in Belfast.

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

  • Steve Elderkin: Director of environmental sustainability, National Highways. For services to the environment and to transport.
  • Dr Suzanne Claire Green (Suzy Charman): Executive director, Road Safety Foundation. For services to road safety.
  • Angela Jayne Doll: Chief executive, Govia Thameslink Railway. For services to diversity and inclusion in the rail sector.
  • Robin William Gisby: Lately chief executive officer, DFT Operator Limited. For services to the rail network.

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

  • Alan William Cavill: Director of communications and regeneration, Blackpool Council. For services to regeneration in Blackpool.
  • Christopher Cheek: Founder, The Bus Industry Monitor. For services to public transport.
  • Pino De Rosa: Managing director, Bridgeway Consulting Ltd. For services to the railway Industry.
  • Brian Peter Freemantle: Lately head of rolling stock contracts and policy delivery, Department for Transport. For services to the railway network.
  • Kyle Gordon: Police Sergeant, British Transport Police. For services to transport policing.
  • John Morris Jones: For services to the heavy goods vehicle and logistics industry.
  • Reuben Kench: Chair, Stockton and Darlington Rail Heritage Partnership. For services to heritage.
  • David Ian Sawkins: Deputy harbour master, Orkney Islands Council. For services to port and harbour development and environmental management.
  • Paul Mark Seddon: Strategic director of planning and transport, Nottingham City Council. For services to town planning.
  • Susan Sharp: Interim chair, Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee. For services to accessibility in transport.
  • Jennifer Swain: Managing director, Road to Logistics. For services to transport logistics.
  • Brian Donald Swallow: Vice-President and general manager, Enterprise Mobility South West. For services to community regeneration.
  • Roy Michael Thomas: Chair, Adaptive Riders Collective. For services to adaptive cycling in Scotland.
  • Ann Watson: Chief executive officer, Enginuity. For services to the advancement of skills in the engineering and manufacturing sector.
  • Alexia Jane Williams: Chartered engineer, Rolls-Royce. For services to education and skills.
  • Amanda Radley: Child Exploitation Subject Matter Expert, British Transport Police. For services to vulnerable children and adults.
  • Emily Cherry: Chief executive, Bikeability Trust. For services to active travel for young people.

British Empire Medal (BEM)

  • Claire Alleguen: Transport for London. For services to diversity and inclusion.
  • Charlotte Elizabeth Bradford: Lately road safety policy advisor, Department for Transport. For services to road safety.
  • Lynsey Corbiere: East Midlands Railway. For services to rail passengers.
  • David Mark Green: Transport for Greater Manchester. For services to diversity and inclusion in Manchester.
  • David James Harrop: For services to road safety and charitable fundraising.
  • Christopher Charles Henley: Voluntary railway chaplain. For services to the South Western Railway Network.
  • Geoffrey Hill: For voluntary services to aviation history.
  • Esther Louise Lagden: Programme manager, Network Rail. For services to rail safety.
  • Peter Mambara: Head of technical and training, First Bus. For services to public transport and transport engineering.
  • Keith Andrew Mitchell: Housing enabling officer, South Norfolk Council. For services to affordable housing.
  • Stephen James O'Callaghan: TransPennine Express. For services to rail safety.
  • Richard Starrs: Project manager, Stockton and Darlington Railway Bicentenary. For services to heritage.
  • Steven Thake: East Midlands Railway. For services to rail passengers.
  • Samuel Todd: Translink. For services to public transport.
  • Craig Thomas Trail: Chairman, Sandhaven and Pitullie Harbour Trust. For services to the community in Fraserburgh.
  • Darren James Ward: Lately railwayman, West Midlands Trains and Freightliner Group. For charitable service, particularly to Birmingham Children's Hospital
  • Tyron Marcus Woodford: Network Rail. For services to diversity and inclusion in the rail sector.
  • Alexander Rigby: Fundraising officer, Merseyrail. For services to charity.