Sarina Wiegman gets damehood as five Lionesses and Daniel Levy also awarded in New Year’s Honours List
Sarina Wiegman has been rewarded with an honorary damehood in the New Year’s Honours list for services to football.
The England women’s manager has been joined by five Lionesses as they reflect on another hugely successful year on the pitch.
England won back-to-back Euros titles in the summer as they beat Spain on penalties in the final.
Wiegman spearheaded their campaign, which included the dramatic extra-time win against Italy in the semi-finals.
She has now been awarded an honorary damehood, which is given to foreign citizens.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude for this honour,” she said.
“When I first arrived in England, I could never have imagined the respect and warmth I’ve experienced from the English people.
“I deeply thank the fans for their support.”
England captain Leah Williamson has become a Commander of the Order of the British Empire [CBE].
Alex Greenwood, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone and Keira Walsh have each become a Member of the Order of the British Empire [MBE].
“This title is a reflection of my exceptional team of players and staff,” Wiegman added.
“My congratulations go to Alex, Ella, Georgia, Keira, Leah and also Dr Ritan Mehta who have all been celebrated for their brilliant contributions.
“Our team values mean that when there is recognition for one, then there is recognition for all. I want to pay tribute to every member of our Euro squad.
“They should all be celebrated for everything they brought to the pitch and for the positive role they play in society. I’m proud to work alongside such a dedicated group of people.
“It’s been a special year and as we look ahead to our next objective, qualifying for the 2027 World Cup, we hope we can continue to make the country proud.”
Levy becomes New Year’s honouree
Among the other footballing names to receive an honour is former Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy.
He spent nearly 25 years in the position before it was surprisingly announced in September that he would step down immediately.
Levy is now a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to charity and the community of Tottenham.
Clive Tyldesley is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire [OBE] for services to broadcasting and charity.
The former talkSPORT commentator is regarded as one of the most iconic voices in football.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have been given a damehood and knighthood respectively.
The 1984 Winter Olympic ice dancing gold medallist duo have been rewarded for services to ice skating and voluntary service.
New Year's Honours List (Sport)
KNIGHTHOOD
Christopher Dean, OBE, Olympic gold medallist, services to ice skating and to voluntary service, Huddersfield.
DAMEHOOD
Jayne Torvill, OBE, Olympic gold medallist, services to ice skating and to voluntary service, Heathfield, East Sussex.
Sarina Wiegman (honorary damehood), England women head coach, for services to football.
COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (CBE)
Daniel Levy, former Tottenham executive chairman, for services to charity and the community of Tottenham, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.
Leah Williamson, England captain and double women’s European Championship winner, for services to football, St Albans, Hertfordshire.
Fergus McCann, former Celtic chief executive, businessman and philanthropist, for services to the economy and charity, Florida.
OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (OBE)
Derek Brewer, lately England and Wales Cricket Board adviser, for services to cricket, Loughborough, Leicestershire.
Ann Budge, former Hearts chair, for services to sport and the community in Midlothian, Edinburgh.
Jim Craig, former Celtic defender and member of the European Cup winning Lisbon Lions side of 1967, for services to Scottish football and charity, Perth and Kinross.
Gabby Logan, MBE, broadcaster, for services to broadcasting and to charity, Buckinghamshire.
John Mitchell, England women’s rugby head coach, for services to rugby union, Woking, Surrey.
Barry O’Brien, former England and Wales Cricket Board interim chair and former Glamorgan chair, for services to law, to cricket and to charity, London.
Marlie Packer, double women’s Rugby World Cup winner with England, for services to rugby union, Camberley, Surrey.
Sarah-Jane Perry, England and Great Britain squash player, grassroots champion and mentor, for services to squash, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.
Stuart Pringle, Silverstone circuit chief executive officer, for services to motorsport, Towcester, Northamptonshire.
Paula Radcliffe, MBE, broadcaster and athlete, for services to sport, abroad.
Zoe Stratford (nee Aldcroft), England women’s rugby captain and 2025 women’s Rugby World Cup winner, for services to rugby union, Gloucester.
Clive Tyldesley, football commentator, for services to broadcasting and to charity, Reading.
Gill Whitehead, 2025 women’s Rugby World Cup chair, for services to women’s rugby, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (MBE)
Dr Frances Akor, UK anti-doping non-executive director, for services to sport, London.
Susan Briegal, lately World Netball chief executive officer and North West Rowing Council chair, for services to sport, Warrington.
Daniel Costello, Spartan Football Club chair, for services to community, sport and youth development, Edinburgh.
Kerry Davis, former England Women footballer, for services to football and diversity in sport, Lichfield, Staffordshire.
Simone Fisher, Professional Footballers’ Association director of equality, diversity and inclusion, for services to sport, Sunbury-on-Thames.
Alex Greenwood, England footballer and double women’s European Championship winner, for services to football, Wilmslow, Cheshire.
Isa Guha, broadcaster and former England cricketer, Take Her Lead founder and chair, for services to inclusivity and cricket, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
Megan Jones, England women’s rugby player and 2025 women’s Rugby World Cup winner, for services to rugby union, London.
Tara Jones, rugby league referee, services to rugby league, St Helens.
Sadia Kabeya, England women’s rugby player and 2025 women’s Rugby World Cup winner, for services to rugby union, London.
James Keothavong, tennis umpire, services to tennis and tennis umpiring, Bedford.
Louise Kingsley, Great Britain rowing team director of performance, services to sport, Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
Ellie Kildunne, England women’s rugby player and 2025 women’s Rugby World Cup winner, for services to rugby union, Reading.
David Laing, lately Borders Disability Sports Group chair, for services to sport, Roxburgh.
Julia Lee, lately referee and advocate for women’s rugby league, for services to rugby league, Huddersfield.
Sarah Massey, 2025 women’s Rugby World Cup managing director, for services to women’s rugby union, Street, Somerset.
Rhys McClenaghan, BEM, artistic gymnastic and pommel horse Olympic champion, services to gymnastics, Newtownards, County Down.
Dr Ritan Mehta, England women’s football head of medical and team team, services to football, London.
David Perks, services to athletics, Carmarthen.
Kambiz Ramzan Ali, services to taekwondo and the community in Harrogate, Harrogate.
Toby Roberts, sport climbing Olympic champion, services to sport climbing, Godalming, Surrey.
Georgia Stanway, England footballer and double women’s European Championship winner, services to football, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
Ella Toone, England footballer and double women’s European Championship winner, services to football, Manchester.
Nigel Travis, BEM, services to boxing and the community in Moss Side, Greater Manchester.
Keira Walsh, England footballer and double women’s European Championship winner, services to football, Rochdale.
Colin Wright, Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy co-founder, Sandhurst, Berkshire.
Marie Wright, Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy co-founder, Sandhurst, Berkshire.
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