Four Islanders Named On King's First Birthday Honours List

Four islanders from a broad spectrum of Bailiwick life have been awarded titles from His Majesty King Charles III.

The reigning monarch publishes a list of honours every year to mark their official birthday and recognise the exceptional work of individuals.

Four people from the Bailiwick of Guernsey feature in King Charles III's first birthday list.

The Bailiff, Richard McMahon, has been awarded a Knighthood, Mr David Warr an OBE, Mr Alan Gough an MBE, and Mr Kevin Adams a BEM.

Lieutenant-Governor Richard Cripwell says they are all deserving recipients:

“I am delighted that His Majesty has conferred these awards today.

Each of these recipients have worked extraordinarily hard for their communities over many years and this public recognition is entirely fitting and richly deserved. I congratulate them all.”

The Bailiff, Richard McMahon - Knighthood for services to the Crown and Community in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Mr Richard McMahon came to Guernsey in 1995.

He rose through appointments including HM Comptroller to become Deputy Bailiff in 2012 and Bailiff in 2020 during the pandemic.

He is Guernsey’s 90th Bailiff and the first not to have been born on the island.

Mr McMahon has written several academic works, is a patron of more than 40 local charities, and represented the Bailiwick at the coronation of King Charles III.

Mr David Warr - Officer of the Order of the British Empire Award for services to the Community in Guernsey.

Mr David Warr began volunteering at The Association of Guernsey Charities in 1992.

He has been a part of establishing a range of local organisations, such as:

The Guernsey Sports Commission, The Ray Lowe Foundation, the Guernsey Community Foundation and the Vive La Valette LBG.

These aim to enhance islanders’ lives.

Mr Alan Gough - Member of the Order of the British Empire Award for services to Music in Guernsey.​​​​​​

Mr Alan Gough moved to Guernsey in 1981 after studying at the Royal Academy of Music and working as a freelance oboist performing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Ballet.

He formed the Guernsey Chamber Choir and Orchestra in 1982 and conducted Guernsey’s Choral & Orchestral Society for 18 years.

Mr Alan Gough also founded the Youth Jazz Orchestra in 1992 and the Guernsey Symphonic Winds in 2005.

He was elected as an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in 2000 and continues to teach eight different instruments and raise money for charities through concerts.

Mr Kevin Adams - British Empire Medal for services to Sark.

Mr Kevin Adams was born and raised in Sark – taking part in a broad range of island life.

He has held the principal role of Prevot for 12 years, after 7 years as Deputy.

He's also volunteered with the Sark Fire Service since 1989, becoming Chief Fire Officer in 2008, and has been the honorary Church Organist and Choirmaster of St Peter’s Church since 1986.

He’s also been involved in bell ringing, the Sark Theatre Group, is an Archery champion, and maintains a WW2 Gun emplacement as a tourist attraction.