East Riding of Yorkshire Lieutenancy
Mr. James Dick, OBE
Lord-Lieutenant serving the East Riding of Yorkshire
The ancient office of Lord-Lieutenant, whose roots can be traced to Tudor times, is bestowed by The King, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
The Lord-Lieutenant’s first and foremost duty is to uphold the dignity of the Crown in the East Riding of Yorkshire Lieutenancy area which, for ceremonial purposes comprises both the East Riding of Yorkshire and the City of Kingston upon Hull.
More about the Lord-Lieutenant
The Queen appointed Mr James Dick, OBE, as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the county of East Riding of Yorkshire to succeed The Hon. Dame Susan Cunliffe-Lister, DCVO, who stepped down on 2 November 2019.
The Lord-Lieutenant gives his time voluntarily to the role and is also the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on the appointment of Justices of the Peace.
Supported by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants, the East Riding of Yorkshire Lieutenancy is keen to promote and support the many charities, civic, faith, voluntary, social and business organisations, activities across and maintains close links with our regional armed forces, so if you would like our support please do get in touch.
Upon his appointment, the Lord-Lieutenant said “I look forward to supporting the many diverse communities throughout the area, all of whom, I have the greatest admiration for the varied contributions made by so many in all walks of life.
”I would like to pay tribute to Dame Susan, who served as Lord-Lieutenant for over fourteen years.
”I very much look forward to serving the people of the county and with the support of the Vice Lord-Lieutenant and the Deputy Lieutenants, look forward to developing the work of the Lieutenancy and creating fresh opportunities.”
The Hon. Dame Susan Cunliffe-Lister, DCVO with Mr James Dick, OBE
HM Birthday Honours 2026 List
Congratulations to those residents from the Hull and the East Riding area who have received an honour in HM The King's Birthday Honours 2026.
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Diane BENSTEAD of Kingston upon Hull
Foster Carer, East Riding Fostering Service
for services to Foster Care
Cyril Alexander BUTLER of Kingston upon Hull
Volunteer, Hull Independent Merchant Navy Association
for services to the Merchant Navy in Hull
Jamie LEWIS of Beverley
Chief Executive Officer, HEY Smile Foundation
for voluntary services to the community
Jayne NENDICK of Aldbrough
Founder, the SHoRes Centre, Withernsea
for services to the community in Withernsea and South East Holderness
Edwin PIERCY of Kingston upon Hull
Volunteer, Hull Independent Merchant Navy Association
for services to the Merchant Navy in Hull
Catherine Elizabeth SYKES of Brough
Vice Principal Governance and Compliance, Hull College
for services to Further Education
Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)
John Clint DAY of Wetwang
Lately Police Constable, Humberside Police
for services to the community
Christopher John GROOMBRIDGE of North Newbald
Chair, Teeth Team
for services to child dental health improvement
Alan Thomas PARKER of Kingston upon Hull
for voluntary services to Rugby League Football and to the community
Brian ROBERTSON of Kingston upon Hull
Town Clerk, Goole Town Council
for services to local government
Anyone can make a nomination for someone who they feel is fully deserving of an honour and the nomination process is simple using the government's nomination website.
GOV.UK - Nominate someone for an honour or award (external website).
If you have already submitted an honours nomination and wish to have an update on its progress, you can contact the Honours and Appointments Secretariat at:
Email: honours@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Hull and East Yorkshire celebrates four winners of the 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise — the region’s strongest performance in a decade
Hull and East Yorkshire is celebrating a major milestone this year, with four local organisations receiving the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, the highest number of regional winners since 2016.
The honoured organisations, Ideal Heating, M B Roache & Sons Ltd, Sewell Group and VUBA, are each recognised for outstanding achievements across key areas of business excellence.
Ideal Heating receives the award for Innovation, highlighting its contribution to pioneering new products, services, or technologies that enhance the region’s reputation for creativity and forward-thinking enterprise. Ideal Heating has previously won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category in 2013 and for Innovation and International Trade in 2019.
Adam Foy, CEO of Ideal Heating said; ‘Receiving The King’s Award is a proud moment for everyone at Ideal Heating and recognises how the business is shaping the evolution of the UK heating industry.’
Two of the winners, Sewell Group and M B Roache & Sons Ltd, receive awards in the Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility category, recognising their commitment to creating pathways into employment, supporting disadvantaged groups, and driving inclusive growth within the region. This is the second time Sewell Group has been recognised in this category, having previously won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2021.
VUBA has been recognised for International Trade, reflecting its success in expanding global markets and strengthening the region’s export performance. This is a second King’s Award for VUBA which won the King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category in 2025.
Jim Dick OBE, the Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire said: ‘I am delighted to congratulate the recipients of the King’s Award for Enterprise in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. These outstanding businesses exemplify excellence, ambition and innovation, and their success reflects the strength and diversity of our local economy. This prestigious recognition is richly deserved, and I hope it gives them great pride and confidence as they continue to grow and inspire others across our region.’
The King’s Award for Enterprise is the most prestigious business accolade in the UK, recognising outstanding achievements in Innovation, International Trade, Sustainable Development, Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility, and from 2026, a new category of Award, the Young Founder Award. Award winners in every category are invited to a Royal reception and may fly the King’s Awards flag at their headquarters for five years.
Entries for the 2027 Awards open on 6 May 2026.
Please contact the East Riding Lieutenancy Office for further information about the King’s Award for Enterprise:
Email: erlieutenancy@eastriding.gov.uk
Tel: (01482) 393260
Discover more by watching our webinar on YouTube:
The Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Jim Dick OBE, is delighted to announce that three local companies have been named recipients of the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise 2025 as follows:
Innovation - Vuba Chemical Innovations Limited, Beverley
International Trade - Solderking Assembly Materials Limited, Bridlington
Sustainable Development - Integra Buildings Limited, Paull
These national honours are the highest recognition for UK businesses and are awarded in one of four categories: International Trade, Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility. The winners are announced on 6 May each year, marking the anniversary of His Majesty The King’s Coronation.
“This is a brilliant achievement for our region,” said the Lord-Lieutenant, Jim Dick OBE. “To have three recipients this year is not only a testament to the quality and innovation of businesses in our area, but also a source of pride for our whole community. I sincerely hope this success will inspire other companies to apply in the future.”
The Lord-Lieutenant has made it a priority to encourage more East Yorkshire businesses to apply for this prestigious award. He notes that the benefits of receiving the King’s Award go well beyond prestige, with past winners reporting increased sales, enhanced reputation, and improved talent attraction and retention.
This webinar provides further information to businesses looking to apply and features previous King’s Award winners The Bio-D Company (Sustainable Development winner) and Warrendale Wagyu (Innovation winner).
Applications now open for the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026
The King’s Award for Enterprise is a highly prestigious award, received for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of Innovation, International Trade, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility).
Apply now for the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are free to enter, and you can apply for more than one category.
The closing date for entries is 9 September 2025 and the winners are officially announced in the London Gazette on 6 May 2026.
For more information, email erlieutenancy@eastriding.gov.uk or contact the King’s Awards helpline - telephone: 020 4551 0081 (Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm).
The King’s Award for Enterprise Winners in the East Riding and Hull area
2025 Award Winners
Innovation
Vuba Chemical Innovations Limited
International Trade
Solderking Assembly Materials Limited
Sustainable Development
Lieutenancy Area
The Lord-Lieutenant, for ceremonial purposes, covers both the East Riding of Yorkshire and the City of Kingston upon Hull and is supported in the role by a Vice Lord-Lieutenant and a number of Deputy Lieutenants.
In England and Wales, His Majesty The King, upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister, appoints a Lord-Lieutenant for each county as His Majesty’s personal representative within their area.
The Lord-Lieutenant holds office until they attain the age of 75 years.
There are 98 Lord-Lieutenants covering all areas of the United Kingdom, from Shetland to Cornwall and County Tyrone to South Glamorgan.
The office was established after the English Restoration in 1660, when a Lord-Lieutenant was appointed for each Riding of Yorkshire.
Since 1721, all Lord-Lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of the East Riding of Yorkshire, and for part of the period also Lieutenants of the Town and County of the Town of Kingston upon Hull.
It was abolished on 31 March 1974 with the creation of the county of Humberside, but was re-created upon the abolition of Humberside on 1 April 1996.
Your Lieutenancy
The Lord-Lieutenant’s first and foremost duty is to uphold the dignity of the Crown in the East Riding of Yorkshire Lieutenancy area which, for ceremonial purposes, comprises both the East Riding of Yorkshire and the City of Kingston upon Hull.
The ancient office of Lord-Lieutenant, whose roots can be traced to Tudor times, is bestowed by The King, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
How the Lieutenancy Can Help You
The ways in which the Lieutenancy can help you or your organisation, or be of service to the community:
- Accepting suggestions for the attendance at Royal Garden Parties of individuals deserving recognition.
- Arranging for the Lieutenancy to visit your organisation as a means to acknowledge the work being done.
- Following a visit by the Lieutenancy, suggesting how the organisation might be included in the programme of a visiting member of the Royal Family to the county.
- Advising on procedures and nominations for the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
- Giving advice on how any member of the public can make a nomination for a national honour; offering advice on the completion of the forms and supporting the honours nomination when referred back to the Lord-Lieutenant for comment.
- Celebrating and encouraging volunteering, community service and the work of youth organisations.
- Helping to promote your organisation, where appropriate, in media releases or speeches to assist with profile, recognition and fundraising.
- Where deemed appropriate, and most likely in connection with a Lieutenancy visit, generating media coverage of an organisation's work.
Find out more about the options below:
Invitations, Protocol and Etiquette
Honours and Awards
Information about UK National Honours - The King's Awards for Enterprise, The King's Award for Voluntary Service, The Elizabeth Cross, and the process of downloading resources and forms for nominating people for awards, and information on how to nominate someone for a New Year or Birthday honour.