This year’s list was postponed from June in order to include people, such as medical workers, fundraisers and volunteers, who have been instrumental in the Covid-19 effort.
It celebrates the selfless good deeds of big names as well as ordinary people during the pandemic, which saw delivery drivers drop off food and medicine to vulnerable people and health and care workers put themselves at risk to help their communities and beyond.
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Among the names on the list were the likes of Marcus Rashford, Joe Wicks, Mary Berry and Sir David Attenborough.
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1. Marcus Rashford
The England footballer has been awarded an MBE for his services to vulnerable children. It comes after the 22-year-old successfully lobbied the Government into a U-turn over its free school meals policy during lockdown. Photo: Oli Scarff/Pool via Getty Images
2. Darren Gough
Former England cricketer Darren Gough has been made an MBE for services to the sport. Photo: Harry Trump/Getty Images
3. Mr Motivator
Derrick Evans, more commonly known as Mr Motivator, who has been made an MBE after creating online home exercises during lockdown and hosting a week-long workout with Linda Lusardi to raise money for Age UK’s Emergency Coronavirus Appeal. The television star said he initially thought he was being ‘scammed’ when told of the honour, adding that it was ‘wonderful to be acknowledged in this way’. Photo: The News Archive
4. Sir David Attenborough
National treasure, Sir David Attenborough, receives an upgrade to Knight Grand Cross in the diplomatic list for services to broadcasting and conservation. Photo: Jeremy Selwyn - WPA Pool/Getty Images