Unsung Perth and Kinross heroes recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list

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A number of unsung Perth and Kinross heroes have been recognised in the new monarch’s first King’s Birthday Honours list.King Charles is said to be delighted with his first commendations, with more than 1000 remarkable people selected.Familiar faces including ex-footballer Ian Wright, editor-in-chief of Vogue Dame Anna Wintour, TV presenter Davina McCall, Scottish broadcaster Ken Bruce and Scottish Labour Party deputy leader Jackie Baillie were among those honoured.Members of the public can put forward individuals they believe have made a contribution to the community, with an independent committee then whittling down the nominees.Those who are successful are then approved by the monarch and awarded with an honour.Among them were some exceptional local individuals who have strived to help the lives of others and improve communities.Receiving a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) medal - awarded for an outstanding achievement or service to the community - is former depute chief executive at Perth and Kinross Council, John Fyffe.The former head teacher and educational pioneer has been honoured for services to education and to young people in Scotland for over four decades.Deputy head of the Scottish Government’s protocol and honours team, Terri Thomson, of Perth, also received an MBE for services in Scotland on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.A British Empire Medal (BEM) - awarded for a ‘hands-on’ service to the local community such as charitable or voluntary activity - was given to David Euan Campbell, of Crieff.He has be recognised for services to culture in Perthshire as founder of Strathearn Artspace, now known as Strathearn Arts.Chair of anti-poverty charity Broke not Broken, Anne McCormack, of Kinross,