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Honorary awards
2022 Honorary awards
Lord Simon Stevens of Birmingham, Kt
Awarded Doctor of Science for his services to healthcare
Maddy Desforges OBE
Awarded Doctor of Letters for her local and national contribution to building and nurturing resilient communities
Sarah Clarke OBE
Awarded Doctor of Letters In recognition of an exceptional career in leadership and event management
Peak District Mountain Rescue
Awarded Doctor of Science for its outstanding, sustained contribution to public safety and wellbeing
His Honour Judge Graham Robinson
Awarded Doctor of Laws for his unswerving dedication to pursuing Law and making a real difference in society
Geri Halliwell - Horner
Awarded Doctor of Arts for her contribution to music, advocating women's rights, and inspiring children and young people
Carly Jones MBE
Awarded Doctor of Science for her outstanding contribution to services for autistic people, particularly women and girls
Ayo Akinwolere
Awarded Doctor of Letters For his contribution to journalism and broadcasting
Professor Judy Simons
Awarded Doctor of Letters for her contributions to the humanities and the higher education sector
Anne Longfield CBE
Awarded Doctor of Laws for her outstanding contribution to children’s services and improving the lives of all children
Notable recipients
Baroness Amos
Awarded Doctor of the University for her contribution to human rights, equal opportunities and humanitarian aid
Millie Bright
Awarded Doctor of Letters for her contribution to women’s football
Louis Theroux
Awarded Doctor of Arts for his contribution to broadcast journalism and documentary film-making
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