2025 New Year's List
UK Honours New Year's 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 New Year's 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. If there is anyone not listed below who you feel should be please contact Admin and we will update it accordingly.
OBE
Samantha (Sammi) Kinghorn MBE
For services to Athletics
Duncan Scott MBE
For services to Swimming
MBE
Stephen Clegg
For services to Swimming
Finlay Graham
For services to Cycling
Alan Hansen
Lately Broadcaster
For services to Association Football and to Broadcasting
Sandra Hardacre
For voluntary service to Athletics in Scotland
Jennifer (Jenny) Holl
For services to Cycling
Nathan MacQueen
For services to Archery
Stephen McGuire
For services to Boccia and to Young People
Gail Munro
Ice Rink Manager, Stranraer Ice Rink
For services to Curling
Stephen Neilson
Chair, British Handball
For services to Handball
David Rickman
Executive Director, Governance and Chief of Staff, Royal and Ancient Golf Club
For services to Golf
BEM
David Christie
For services to Cricket and to the community in Freuchie, Fife
Karen Kelly
Head Coach, Lanark Amateur Swimming Club
For Voluntary Service
Alexander Mackintosh
For services to Nairn County Football Club
Dr Anne McArthur
Committee Member, Banffshire Branch, Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society
For services to Scottish Country Dancing and to the community in Portsoy, Banffshire