2024 New Year's List
UK Honours New Year's list recognising the work of Scotland's sporting and physical activity volunteers and workforce.
The following individuals, amongst others, received awards in the UK Honours New Year's List from within Scotland's sporting, physical activity and recreation sector.
The SSA would like to congratulate and thank all those honoured for their fantastic service to the sector.
Please note this list is comprised of those shown to be in a Scottish location, with the exception of Scottish athletes based elsewhere. If there is anyone not listed below who you feel should be please contact Admin and we will update it accordingly.
CBE
Liz (Elizabeth) Jane SMITH MSP
For services to Sport
OBE
Morag DEYES MBE
Artistic Director, Dance Base, Edinburgh
For services to Dance
Alex MCLEISH
Former Scotland Manager
For Services to Charity
Rob (Robert) WAINWRIGHT
Founder, Doddie Aid
For voluntary and charitable services to the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation
David Clark WATT
For services to the Economy, to Sport and to Education
Christine Mary WINDMILL
Honorary Vice-President, TennisScotland
For services to Tennis
MBE
Robert CHRISTIE
Head Coach, Scotland Paralympic Lawn Bowls Team
For services to Lawn Bowls
Stuart William HOGG
For services to Rugby Union Football
Hazel IRVINE
For Services to Sport and Charity
Elinor Muriel MIDDLEMISS
Chef de Mission, Scotland Commonwealth Games Team
For services to Sport
BEM
Roy Michael CLAXTON
Founder, Parkinson's Scottish Table Tennis Association
For services to People with Parkinson's Disease
Shendl Hastings HARVEY (Shendl Russell)
Teacher and Dancer, Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing
For services to Dance
Robert Thomson NELLIES
President, Falkland Cricket Club
For services to Cricket and to the community in Fife