New Year Honours for people in Northamptonshire

A selection of people in Northamptonshire have been given honours in the 2013 New Year Honours list.

Knighthood

Michael Griffiths from Towcester, Northamptonshire - Headmaster, Northampton School for Boys and President, Association of School and College Leaders. For services to Education.

Companions of the Order of the Bath

Stephen Rimmer from Brackley, Northamptonshire - Director General, Crime and Policing Group, Home Office. For services to Criminal Justice and Policing Reform.

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Dr Jane Doughty from Cogenhoe, Northamptonshire - Lately Director, Design and Development, Leadership Division, National College for Teaching and Leadership. For services to Education.

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Andrew Basford from Daventry, Northamptonshire - Principal Officer, Manager Engineering Development, Serious and Organised Crime Agency. For services to Law Enforcement.

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Carrol Burdon from East Hunsbury, Northamptonshire - Data Sharing Officer, Valuation Office Agency. For services to Customers and the Economy.

Joan Martin from Hardingstone, Northamptonshire - Chair of Governors, Northampton School for Girls and former Headteacher. For services to Education.

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Martin Izzard from Rushden, Northamptonshire - For services to Golf through the Northamptonshire County Golf Partnership.