Chief Minister Howard Quayle is to be awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

He is one of three people from the Isle of Man to receive an honour.

A press release from Government House says that Mr Quayle, an MHK for 10 years, has ’led the island through an exceptionally challenging period’.

It continues: ’He served the island by keeping close to, and retaining the confidence of, the UK Government during the Brexit negotiations.

’During the response to the Covid-19 pandemic he built consensus within the Council of Ministers, implemented emergency regulations in the early stages, guided the lockdowns when necessary and oversaw the vaccination programme.

’As Chief Minister he has devoted himself to the tasks in hand and led from the front throughout his time in office.’

Ornithologist Chris Sharpe is given an MBE.

Twenty-five years ago he founded the Manx Bird Atlas charity and 11 years later published, to critical acclaim, a bird atlas.

After converting the charity to Manx Birdlife, he gave special focus to the Ayres, encouraging the owners of worked out gravel pits to convert them into a bird reserve.

The reserve and surrounding area attract migrating and breeding birds including ducks, grebes, gulls and waders, including Arctic Terns breeding at the Point of Ayre.

Marilyn Cannell receives the British Empire Medal.

She has been much involved with the Guild - the Manx Music Festival - for more than 50 years.

As well competing as a pianist, she was an official accompanist for years.

Even in ’retirement’ she continues to compete, winning composition, verse and public speaking classes at the 2019 Guild.

Throughout the year, she supports music and drama projects such as the Cloidryn drama group in Ramsey and the Isle of Man Choral Society, and is a willing volunteer at events across the island.

She is also a church organist and preacher, radio contributor, school governor, and supporter of the Kirk Michael Community Housing Association and Cannan Court home.

What is a CBE?

First instituted by King George V in 1917, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire has military and civilian divisions and five ranks.

Standing for Commander of the Order of the British Empire, the CBE is the highest ranking Order of the British Empire award (excluding a knighthood/damehood, which are more senior).

The CBE is awarded to individuals for having a prominent role at national level, or a leading role at regional level.

CBEs are also awarded for distinguished and innovative contribution to any area.

What is an MBE?

Standing for Member of the Order of the British Empire, the MBE is the fifth rank in the level of seniority of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

The MBE is awarded for an outstanding achievement or service to the community. This will have had a long-term, significant impact and stand out as an example to others.

What is a BEM?

The British Empire Medal (BEM) is awarded for a ’hands-on’ service to the local community: a long-term charitable or voluntary activity, or innovative work of a relatively short duration (three to four years) that has made a significant difference.