Blackpool & the Fylde residents recognised in New Year honours

Nina Beavers (Pic: UR Potential)

A number of people across Blackpool and the Fylde coast have been recognised in the King’s New Years’ honours list.

The honours celebrate individuals whose contributions to society, their field, industry or community had a positive impact on life in the UK.

Local recipients include:

Nageshwara Dwarampudi Reddy

Portfolio Director, Labour Market and Plan for Jobs, Department for Work and Pensions. For Public Service. (Lytham St Annes) CBE

Nina Beavers

Director & Operations Manager for URPotential, Central Drive. For services to the community in Blackpool. (Fleetwood) MBE

Sharon Patricia Bell

Associate Service Manager, Department for Work and Pensions. For Public Service. (Poulton-le-Fylde) MBE

Professor Dr Syed Naseem Naqvi

President, British Blockchain Association. For services to Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies. (Blackpool) MBE

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