Joseph Adams, the 21-year-old with Down Syndrome who has raised over £400,000 through his remarkable "10 10ks in 10 countries" challenge, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in The King's Birthday Honours List.
Joseph captured national attention last summer with his extraordinary effort, which he completed in his hometown of Altrincham at the Altrincham 10k.
He had also taken on 10ks in Liege, Luxembourg City, Heidelberg, Bregenz, Zurich, Como, Monaco and Nice.
He raised over £320,000 at the time but that amount has now hit over £416,000, with the money going to disability sport programmes.
A British champion swimmer, Altrincham FC fan and volunteer, Joseph trained all summer before taking on the challenge.
He has been awarded the gong for services to Altrincham Football Club and charitable fundraising.
Joseph is one of a number of people with Altrincham connections to be included in the Honours List.
Also receiving the British Empire Medal is Josephine Allen, Chief Executive of The Counselling and Family Centre in Hale, who is recognised for her services to mental health and charity.
Jo, who has been with the organisation for 20 years, has been instrumental in transforming what began as a modest initiative in 1975 into a comprehensive wellbeing hub that now supports anyone aged five and up.
Under Jo's leadership, the CFC has grown to operate from centres in Altrincham, Bury, Broomwood and Old Trafford, with a network of 45 highly trained specialist counsellors providing individual, couples, family and child counselling.
The organisation's commitment to accessibility means sessions are priced according to household income, with those earning under £30,000 paying just £10 per session.
"We provide support for everybody," Jo explains. "There's no geographic limit - you don't have to have a certain post code and you don't have to have a certain issue."
The centre, located near Stamford Park's duck pond, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg has been awarded an MBE for his services to Early Years education.
The consultant, trainer, and author co-founded "My First Five Years" with fellow expert Jennie Johnson MBE, creating accessible resources to help parents understand and track their children's development.
Dr Bryce-Clegg, who holds a doctorate in Early Years Education, has authored 25 books, delivered a TED talk, and served as the Early Years Expert on Channel 4's BAFTA-winning series "Old People's Home for 4-Year-Olds". He has also advised the government on early childhood policy and practice.
Richard Ikin, founder of the Young Farmer Development Award, receives recognition for his services to farming, agriculture, and industry.
The HR and labour relations specialist, who worked for National Grid for 34 years, has been passionate about supporting young talent throughout his career.
His creation of the Young Farmers Development Award, now known as the 'CAS Ikin Trophy', has become a regular feature of the Royal Cheshire County Show, recognising promising individuals in the agricultural sector.
Colin Parker has been honoured with the British Empire Medal for his services to heritage and the community in Manchester through his volunteer work at the Imperial War Museum North, while William Sudworth receives the same honour for his services to young people and the community in Trafford through his work organising the Duke of Edinburgh Centre at St Mary's Bowdon Parish.
Will has overseen the achievement of over 800 Duke of Edinburgh Awards through the Bowdon centre over 11 years, providing opportunities for young people to build teamworking skills, resilience and self-esteem.
The recipients join over 100 people from the North West celebrated in this year's Birthday Honours.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: "This year's Birthday Honours List is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary dedication, compassion, and service that exists in every corner of our country.
"From community champions to cultural icons, each recipient reflects the very best of Britain."
