A leader in the agri-tech sector and a long-term community volunteer – both from the East Cambridgeshire area – were featured in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
Dr Belinda Clarke, from Soham, is the director of Agri-TechE, a membership network that links farmers and growers with scientists, entrepreneurs and investors.
She has led the organisation since its inception and will be awarded the OBE for services to agri-technologies and farming.
Dr Clarke said she is "humbled and honoured” to receive the award and paid tribute “to the inspiring network” that has been established.
“I see this as an accolade not just for myself,” she said, “but also recognition of the contribution that Agri-TechE members’ world-leading science and innovative farming practices are making...”
The King’s Birthday Honours List 2024 was released at the weekend.
Since retiring in 1997, he has continued to use his legal and administrative background to benefit various organisations and community groups.
Among them includes serving as the Honorary Secretary of Cambridgeshire Historic Churches between 2009 and 2021.
Mr Stazicker retired from the role when he turned 80 and remains involved with the organisation.
Upon hearing the news he had been featured in the King’s Birthday Honours list, Mr Stazicker said: “I was surprised and baffled when I first heard the news.
“I have a legal and administrative background which I have put to use in various roles over the years – but I didn’t think any would ever qualify for this.
“This is such an honour.”
He has been awarded the King’s Police Medal for his distinguished service to the police.
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