Listed: Essex people named on the New Year's Honours List

The names include Gill Millane who started the Love Grace charity initiative after the tragic murder of her 22-year-old daughter Grace while she was backpacking in New Zealand.

England football legend Peter Shilton, who lives on Mersea, has also been made a CBE for his work in helping people overcome gambling addiction.

The 24 Essex-based recipients of honours are in good company, with famous faces like the singer Dame Shirley Bassey and England goalkeeper Mary Earps being recognised.

Recognised - Peter Shilton (Image: PA)

Educator - Donna McWilliams, deputy group co-ordinator at Stepping Stones Play and Learn (Image: Donna McWilliams)

Loved - Wakes Colne postmaster Chris Eaton who retired earlier this year after 48 years of service (Image: N/A)

Academic - Michaela Benzeval who has been made a CBE for services to social sciences (Image: Essex University)

Here’s a list of everyone from Essex on the New Year’s Honours List:

People from Essex made CBEs

• Prof Michaela Benzeval, of Frinton, professor of longitudinal research and director of understanding society at Essex University, for services to social science.
• Michelle Jarman-Howe, chief operating officer of prisons for HM Prison and Probation Service, for public service.
• Dr Mala Rao, of Colchester, senior clinical fellow at Imperial College London, for services to public health, the NHS, and to equality and diversity.
• Peter Shilton, of Colchester, for services to association football and to the prevention of gambling harm.

People from Essex made OBEs

• Christopher Jolly, of Chigwell, publisher at Jolly Phonics, for services to education.
• Gillian Millane, of Billericay, co-founder of Love Grace, for services to charitable fundraising and tackling violence against women.
• Hannah O’Callaghan, co-founder of Love Grace, for services to charitable fundraising and tackling violence against women.

People from Essex made MBEs

• Sally Browne, of Westcliff, for services to the arts and to the community in Southend.
• Dr Joseph Galliano-Doig, of Coggeshall, director and co-founder of Queer Britain, for services to heritage, to charity and to diversity and inclusion.
• Christopher Hunter Gordon, of Colchester, chairman of Resources for Autism, for services to people with autism and their families.
• Donna McWilliams, of Colchester, deputy group co-ordinator at Stepping Stones Play and Learn, for services to early years and special needs education.
• Anne White, of Purfleet, volunteer director at Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions Community Interest Company, for services to people with impairments.
• Jonathan White, of Southend, economist at the Department of Health and Social Care, for services to social care policy.
• Claire Whiting, of Southend, founder of Two2One for services to bereaved people in Southend.

People from Essex awarded British Empire Medals

• Moses Ayoola, of Grays, estates and facilities director at the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, for services to leadership in the NHS.
• Michael Ballinger, of Dunmow, for services to the community in Wickford.
• Moira Brock, of Basildon, founder and principal at La Danse Fantastique, for services to young people in Basildon.
• Christopher Eaton, of Colchester, for services to the community in Wakes Colne.
• Robert Erith, of Bures, for services to the environment in Dedham Vale, Essex, and Suffolk.
• Marc Grayston, of Basildon, chief instructor at Maru Karate Kai, for services to disadvantaged young people and to the community in Basildon.
• Richard Gregory, of Basildon, for services to the community in Basildon.
• Kevin Macey, of Chelmsford, head of major crime review at Essex Police, for services to policing.
• Brian Mooney, of Coggeshall, member of the City of London Corporation’s Common Council, for services to the community in the City of London and in Coggeshall.
• Pauline Holden, of Great Baddow, lately watch manager at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, for services to the community in Great Baddow.