2020 Birthday List
UK Honours Birthday list recognising the work of Scotland's sporting and physical activity volunteers and workforce.
The following individuals, amongst others, received awards in the UK Honours Birthday List from within Scotland's sporting, physical activity and recreation sector.
The SSA would like to congratulate and thank all those honoured for their fantastic service to the sector.
Please note this list is comprised of those shown to be in a Scottish location, with the exception of Scottish athletes based elsewhere. A complete UK wide list is availble via the Government's website here. If there is anyone not listed below who you feel should be please contact Gregor Muir and we will update it accordingly.
OBE
Richard (Rick) KENNEY
For services to Judo
(Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale)
Alan MCRAE
For services to grassroots and professional Football
(Aberdeenshire)
Michael (Mike) WHITTINGHAM
For services to Sport
MBE
Kieron ACHARA
For services to Community Sport in Scotland
(Renfrewshire)
Ian BEATTIE
For services to Athletics
(Edinburgh)
Charles BRYDEN
For services to charity and Rugby
(Edinburgh)
Julia CROSS
For services to Taekwon-Do
(Edinburgh)
Eve MUIRHEAD
For services to Curling
(Stirling and Falkirk)
BEM
Dr Elizabeth FERRIS
For services to Disability Sport in Scotland
(Perth and Kinross)
Charles FLINT
For services to Sport for Older People in North East Scotland
(Aberdeenshire)
Gordon MAIN
For services to Athletics in Nairn
(Nairn)
Robert RITCHIE
For services to Shinty and the community in Newtonmore
(Angus)
Lee STEEL
For services to Rugby and the community in Livingston
(West Lothian)
Pauline STIRLING
For services to Disability Sport in Aberdeenshire
(Aberdeenshire)