Staffordshire Chambers, a member of the NEN, has announced their CEO Sara Williams has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list for 2023.
Staffordshire Chambers, a member of the NEN, has announced their CEO Sara Williams has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list for 2023.
The King’s New Year Honours list recognises the incredible service and contribution of individuals across the UK and overseas for their work in areas including sustained public service, youth engagement and community support.
Sara Williams received her award as recognition of her service to the community in Staffordshire.
She said: “I am humbled and, at the same time, enormously proud to receive this honour.
“It is a source of constant joy and privilege to be able to support businesses and communities in Staffordshire and I want to thank my incredible team who help and inspire me every day.
“I have been involved with the Chamber movement for almost 25 years – with the past 11 years spent at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce.
“I must admit I didn’t know a great deal about the area other than being a world centre for ceramic excellence, however, I was made to feel welcome from day one. The time has flown by, and I have enjoyed every minute, learning so much about Staffordshire, making many friends and working with such amazing people who run and work in incredible businesses.
“We have such a close-knit community who genuinely support and look after each other and I thank you all for your support and being a part of something very special – the Staffordshire business family.”
