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Honorary awards 2011 The University’s Degree and Award Ceremonies at Preston Guild Hall represent the climax to every academic year. Over the course of a year, nearly 5,500 graduates receive deserved recognition for all their hard work from the University, family and friends. During each ceremony the University confers Honorary Fellowships on distinguished citizens who have made significant contributions to their field or who have strong links with the region. 44 Pictured above: The first students to graduate from UCLan’s Master of Pharmacy degree.
In 2011 Honorary Fellowships were awarded to the following individuals: District Judge Gordon Ashton OBE was honoured for his significant contribution in both law and court practice. During his 50 years in the profession he has published extensively on the law for the elderly and disabled. He became a District Judge in 1992 and also became a Nominate Judge of the Court of Protection. Judge Ashton was very influential in developing the electronic court submissions process. Deepak Lalwani OBE was acknowledged for his contribution to the financial services industry. He is widely recognised in the sector for his efforts to forge closer business ties, understanding and goodwill between the UK and India. He is seen as an authority on the Indian economy and investments and was one of only two people from India to be elected as a member of the London Stock Exchange over 20 years ago. Mike Farrar CBE was honoured for his services to sport and health. He has worked in the NHS for 26 years and is the Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation. During his time as Head of Primary Care at the Department of Health, Mike was responsible for establishing primary care trusts. The former semi-professional footballer is also a Board Member of Sport England. Jerome Lynch was recognised for his achievements in the field of law. Jerome, an alumnus of UCLan, is a highly acclaimed defence barrister in the UK and abroad. He has worked on high-profile cases covering murders, fraud and blackmail and spends time offering his help to newly-qualified barristers to improve their mooting and debating skills. Dr Dafna Feinholz Kilp was recognised for her contribution to the study and research of bioethics. The scientist is a world authority on international research ethics and gender issues in health. Dr Feinholz Klip joined UNESCO in Paris in 2009 and is Chief of the Bioethics section in the Sector for Social and Human Sciences. Sally O’Sullivan received her award for her services to the publishing industry and founding of August Media. The awardwinner has been described as the finest magazine editor of her generation. She started her career in 1972 as a freelance journalist and worked her way to editing a variety of worldrenowned magazines. Sally built the publishing house August Media in 2005 and she currently chairs the company. Simon Howison was acknowledged for his contribution to the aerospace industry and his work in raising industrial awareness concerning sustainable development and energy management. As Director of Engineering at BAE Systems, he is one of the UK’s most eminent aerospace engineers. He has been responsible for the design, development and manufacture of aircraft including the Eurofighter Typhoon, Harrier, Tornado, Hawk and Nimrod. Peter Pike was acknowledged for his significant contribution to the Burnley community through voluntary and charity work. He spent more than 20 years serving the town as its Member of Parliament. Peter has made a difference to the lives of many people by taking on roles as a community activist, trade union leader, school governor as well as helping charities for the unemployed and the homeless. Will Hutton received his award in recognition of the key role he has played in promoting higher education in a knowledgebased economy. Will is the Executive Vice-Chairman of The Work Foundation, the most influential voice on work, employment and organisation issues in the UK. He has also worked for the BBC, been Editor-in-Chief of The Observer and is a published author. Sir Kevin Smith CBE received his award for services to the UK manufacturing industry. The UCLan alumnus rose from Contracts Manager to Group Managing Director – New Businesses in his 19-year career at BAE Systems. He then joined the Board of GKN Aerospace in 1999 as Managing Director and was promoted to Chief Executive in 2003. He was knighted in 2007 having already received a CBE. Steve Jackson was recognised for his contribution to tackling national issues such as homelessness, unemployment, educational disadvantage and welfare dependency through Recycling Lives. The entrepreneur’s career has seen him working in scrap metal, internet businesses, personalised number plates and Preston North End before starting the Recycling Lives charity. Kevin Taylor received his award for services to the aerospace industry. Kevin, who was educated in Leyland, has held various roles within BAE Systems and was recently appointed as the company’s Group Strategy Director. In this position he is responsible for the management of BAE Systems’ mergers and acquisitions process and the development of the company’s strategy. 45
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