New Year Honours 2020: Famous names on the list
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50840256 Version 0 of 1. More than 1,000 people have been recognised in the New Year Honours list. The majority of recipients are people who have undertaken outstanding work in their communities. But here are some of the better-known names. Olivia Newton-John Occupation: Actress and singer, star of Grease Honour: Damehood for services to charity, cancer research and entertainment Quote: "I am extremely excited, honoured and grateful beyond words to be included with such an esteemed group of women who have received this distinguished award before me. "As a girl born in Cambridge, I am very proud of my British ancestry and so appreciative to be recognised in this way by the United Kingdom." Nadiya Hussain Occupation: TV cook Honour: MBE for services to broadcasting and the culinary arts Ben Stokes Occupation: England cricketer, World Cup and BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner Honour: OBE for services to cricket Sir Elton John Occupation: Singer and composer Honour: Companion of Honour for services to music and charity Ainsley Harriott Occupation: TV chef Honour: MBE for services to broadcasting and the culinary arts Quote: "When I was first told about it, I immediately thought about my dear late mum - which really choked me up, because I know how proud she would have been. "Her boy's proud too - it's a great honour for me and for everyone who has helped me on my way." Rose Tremain Occupation: Author - Orange and Whitbread prize winner Honour: Damehood for services to writing Jill Scott Occupation: England footballer Honour: MBE for services to women's football Quote: "There's been tough times - I remember going away on an England camp when I was 14, and I never got selected then for four years. "It was really difficult because a couple of my teammates were being picked. "Standing here now, I think I've got 146 caps for England, so I'm glad I made that decision not to quit." Gabby Logan Occupation: Broadcaster Honour: MBE for services to sports broadcasting and promoting women in sport Baroness Floella Benjamin Occupation: Actress, broadcaster and peer Honour: Damehood for services to charity Quote: "I am buzzing with excitement like a little girl. I just feel so happy and thrilled, and honoured and privileged to be able to accept this honour. "For the last 40 years, I believed that you have to give back and you have to try and think about other people as much as you can because when I came to Britain, aged 10, I had a pretty tough time, people told me to go back, they didn't want me here. "And I realised that I was worthy because my parents kept telling me that." Roger Taylor Occupation: Drummer in Queen Honour: OBE for services to music Steve McQueen Occupation: Artist and film director - Turner Prize winner. Won Academy Award for 12 Years a Slave Honour: Knighthood for services to art and film Sam Mendes Occupation: Theatre and film director - Olivier and Bafta award winner, Academy Award for American Beauty Honour: Knighthood for services to drama Quote: "I'm amazed, delighted and extremely proud. I have stood on the shoulders of so many collaborators and colleagues over the last 30 years - actors, writers, designers, producers, technicians - to whom I owe a huge debt of gratitude. I would not be receiving this honour without them." Jade Jones Occupation: Taekwondo fighter, world champion, double Olympic gold medallist Honour: OBE for services to taekwondo and sport Need a reminder of what the acronyms mean? Read our guide to the honours |