Congratulations to the six RNLI volunteers and staff recognised in the 2017 New Year Honours:

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE):
Vivienne Grey, a volunteer crew member at Little and Broad Haven since 1990, has been involved in more than 120 shouts and directly saved the lives of eight people (pictured).

Martin Jones, a volunteer crew member at Rhyl Lifeboat Station for over 30 years, has been full-time coxswain since 2010 and is a member of the Flood Rescue Team.

Lee Firman, joined the Aldeburgh crew 21 years ago and quickly became one of the RNLI’s youngest ever coxswains. Lee’s also an area lifesaving manager.

Glyn Ellis, Operations Manager for the RNLI’s Inshore Lifeboat Centre on the Isle of Wight, transformed the way the charity produces and maintains inshore lifeboats.

British Empire Medal (BEM):
Karen Smith, veteran fundraiser at Stonehaven RNLI, has been deeply involved with Stonehaven RNLI for 39 years.

Pauline Carson is a Gold Badge recipient and the driving force behind the Holywood Branch.