The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020

We are proud to see so many of our Members recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020 for their achievements, especially in the fight against COVID-19.

Throughout these unprecedented times, engineers have stepped up and often led the response to the pandemic. Engineers have helped to build ventilators, design face shields, simulate disease spread and have volunteered to assist at the Nightingale Hospitals.

IMechE President Terry Spall praised those who were recognised this year: “It is a fantastic to see so many of our members honoured for their work in a wide range of areas. These awards help raise the profile of engineering and highlight the contribution made by engineers to building our economy as well as spearheading solutions to the many challenges we face.”

The members of the Institution honoured by The Queen were:

Catherine Noakes OBE

Fellow of the Institution and Professor of Environmental Engineering for Buildings at the University of Leeds. Catherine was recognised for her services to the COVID-19 response.

Dr Rory Clarkson MBE

Member of the Institution and Aerospace Engineer at Rolls Royce. Rory was recognised for his services to international trade and aerospace engineering.

Sarah Haslam MBE

Member of the Institution and Chief Program Engineer at Ford Motor Company. Sarah was recognised for services to engineering and the promotion of STEM careers to women.

Paul Lloyd CBE

Chair of IMechE UAS Challenge competition and Air Commodore and Chartered Engineer at Royal Air Force. Paul was recognised for his service to the RAF and for his achievements leading the DT for the last four years.

Tim Baker MBE

Member of the Institution, Vice-Chair of the IMechE Design Challenge competition, and Professorial Teaching Fellow at UCL Mechanical Engineering. Tim was awarded an MBE for his services to healthcare in the UK and abroad during COVID-19.

Robin Watson CBE

Fellow of the Institution and Chief Executive Officer of Wood plc. Robin was awarded CBE for his services to international trade.