Honours are awarded for gallantry on the field of battle, for courage shown in civilian life, for business, sporting or creative achievement, for service in the community or for service to the Crown at home or abroad.

Honours are published twice a year; at the start of the New Year and on the Queen's official birthday in mid-June.

The 2009 Queens Birthday honours list is courtesy of the London Gazette.

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