See which Bradford residents have been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours list

Bradford Nurse Consultant Kathryn Vowden, of Shipley, said she was "honoured" to have received a British Empire Medal for services to the advancement of wound management for patients suffering with chronic wounds.

She developed an interest in nursing research while working as a ward sister and went on to become a nursing lecturer and nurse consultant for acute and chronic wound care at Bradford Teaching Hospitals, winning numerous prestigious awards for her innovative work.

She has been actively involved in a number of wound care research programmes and has developed the nationally-renowned Wound Healing Unit.

Mrs Vowden, who works with the University of Bradford's Faculty of Health Studies as module leader, said: "Wound care is a fundamental part of nursing and an area of specialisation that is often undervalued.

"I have been privileged to lead a team of dedicated nurses who have worked as part of a wider multidisciplinary team including medical staff and podiatrists.

"I am honoured to receive this prestigious award which reflects not only my work but the work of the whole wound care team at both BRI and the University of Bradford."

Another winner is 76-year-old David Sowden, from Ilkley, who has been given an MBE for services to young people through Scouting in West Yorkshire.

Mr Sowden, a retired police officer, has been involved with the scouts since he was a child, and has been a leader at his current group, the 3rd Bingley Sea Scouts since the mid-1980s and before that was a scout leader in Shipley.

He said: "I never expected anything like this at all, it came completely out of the blue.

"For some reason someone nominated me for it, and it's hard to explain why someone would do that as I didn't think I have done enough to deserve that.

"I will be going to the ceremony with my daughter, and I suppose I would like receive my award from the Queen, it would be very nice to meet her."

Mr Sowden works with the Explorers scout group, for 14-18 year olds, and has a strong focus on marine activities, and as a group has travelled abroad doing work, including trips to Poland, canoeing in Sweden, sailing from the Netherlands back to the UK, as well as doing inshore sails on Loch Lomond and helping scouts gain their Duke of Edinburgh awards.

He was also awarded the Silver Wolf award at the St George's Day Awards this year, which is the Scout Association's highest award for services to scouting.

Another recipient is retired headmaster Mike Carey, from Silsden, who has been awarded the British Empire Medal for his wide-ranging community work, following many years as a volunteer in Silsden, Addingham and Ilkley.

The 72-year-old is heavily involved in activities with pupils of Hothfield Junior School and Addingham Primary School, and for more than two decades he has been the driving force behind the Ilkley-based Rinkaghyn Dance Group, which has many members with disabilities.

Since 2000, Mr Carey has driven the minibus for the annual Churches in Ilkley outing for adults with learning disabilities.

As news of the medal was revealed, Mr Carey paid tribute to his wife Brenda, who died last year, for supporting his voluntary work for many years.

He said: "Brenda’s encouragement for my activities was invaluable. I could not have done it without this – she was wonderful."

Mr and Mrs Carey jointly led junior groups at Silsden Methodist Church and worked together at the Churches Together in Silsden Contact Club for adults with learning disabilities.

Mr Carey has taken part in several London marathons and 25 half-marathons, raising money for a range of charities.

Mr Carey said he had a simple motivation for his community work.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed watching children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities learn to work together, face challenges and grow in confidence.

"It’s very fulfilling and a great privilege to do this; it’s not really work, it’s fun."

Other MBE recipients from the district are Satpal Nahl for services to taxpayers and public administration, and David Peck, of Brighouse, for service to education.

Meanwhile, Assistant chief fire officer for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service David Walton said he was "thrilled and enormously proud" to be awarded the Queen's Fire Service Medal.

Mr Walton joined the force in 1985 and joined the West Yorkshire FRS in 2013.

The award recognises distinguished service, both in West Yorkshire and nationally for the Chief Fire Officers Association.

Mr Walton said: "I have the privilege of having spent every day of my working life working with people who are selflessly dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of others, and I would like to thank each and every member of staff who has supported me in carrying out the role for which I have been honoured today."

Former Yorkshire and the Humber minister Rosie Winterton, who made official visits to Bradford several times while in that role, has been awarded a damehood for political and parliamentary service.

The Labour MP for Doncaster Central is also the opposition chief whip and has held several ministerial post over her 18 year career.

Other winners from the county include president of British Cycling Bob Howden, former leader of Leeds City Council Cllr Keith Wakefield, who will receive OBEs, and Peter Sunderland who will be honoured with an MBE for services to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and communities in West Yorkshire.

Nationally, veteran actress Barbara Windsor has been awarded a damehood for services to charity and entertainment, and there are also awards for Idris Elba, James Nesbitt and Imelda Staunton.

Champion jockey AP McCoy will receive a knighthood, and cyclist Chris Froome and snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan receive OBEs.

Dr Michael Jacobs, who treated Ebola nurses Pauline Cafferkey, Will Pooley and Anna Cross receives a knighthood, and several other Britons are being recognised for their efforts to fight the Ebola epidemic.

The youngest recipient is 13 year old Jonjo Heuerman, who will receive a BEM for raising £250,000 for Cancer Research UK, and the oldest is 99 year old Dorothy Start, who is honoured for more than 50 years community work.

Lord Darzi, Professor Dame Ann Dowling and Sir James Dyson have all been added to the prestigious Order of Merit for their achievements in their chosen fields.