New Year's Honours For Local Residents

Rick Stein rewarded for 'services to the economy'

Chiswick residents, and those with links to the area, including TV chef Rick Stein, have been honoured in the New Year's Honours List for 2018.

There is an OBE for David Johnston, Chief Executive, Social Mobility Foundation, for services to Social Mobility and Education. He is a resident of W4.

The Social Mobility Foundation aims to achieve social mobility for bright students from poor backgrounds, through internships and mentoring.

Rick Stein, the TV chef and restaurateur, who lives in Chiswick part of the year, has also received a CBE, not for his culinary talents but for 'services to the economy'. He recently took over the former Depot restaurant in Barnes and was involved in the former Sam's Brasserie in Chiswick.

He commented: “I am so proud to receive a CBE for Services to the Economy. I think that the hospitality industry, that I so much enjoy working in, is a force for good not only in the UK but everywhere. To be able to travel the world as a British man, fascinated by the food and culture wherever I go and bringing it back home is a dream job, but also reinforces the importance of everyone sitting down and enjoying good food together.”

He will add the honour to the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), which he received in the New Year’s Honours List 2003 for services to West Country tourism.

Darcey Bussell, (Strictly Come Dancing judge) who is an alumni of Arts Educational school in Chiswick becomes a Dame. "Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I am truly humbled to receive the honour. I gratefully accept it on behalf of all the dance organisations that I am so fortunate to be part of," she said.

There have also been honours for residents of nearby neighbourhoods.

Subhash Mahajan, of the Friends of Beaversfield Park, has campaigned tirelessly against crime and anti social activities in his area, and is awarded an OBE for services to the community of Hounslow.

And Ealing resident Dr Sarah Jarvis,who is a GP in Shepherd's Bush and a regular writer/broadcaster on health issues, (The One Show, and Jeremy Vine Show) receives an OBE for services to General Practice and Public Understanding of Health .

If you or someone you know who lives in the Chiswick area was recognised in this year's list we'd like to make sure you get due recognition so please let us know at editor@chiswickw4.com.

In total 1,123 people have received an award:

981 candidates have been selected at BEM, MBE and OBE level: 318 at BEM, 452 at MBE and 211 at OBE

70% of the recipients are people who have undertaken outstanding work in their communities either in a voluntary or paid capacity

551 women are recognised in the List, representing 49% of the total

9.2% of the successful candidates come from a BAME background

5% of the successful candidates consider themselves to have a disability (under the Equality Act 2010)

December 31, 2017