Eight Lioness members named in King's New Year Honours List

After an incredible Summer for Women's Football in England, following the lionesses becoming back to back European Champions, eight Lioness members and have been named on the King's New Years honours list.

What is the King's New Years Honours list?

The New Year Honours List celebrates the contribution of well-known personalities, government employees and ordinary people who have served their community.

Which Lionesses have been named in the list?

Head Coach Sarina Wiegman has been awarded an honorary DBE (Dame Commadnder of the Order of the British Empire) for her services to football, following her leading the Lionesses to successive Euros titles in Switzerland this Summer.

This title is only awarded to foreign nationals for services to the UK or for international achhievement.

Lioness Captain, Leah Williamson, has also been named on the list for her service to football.

Williamson Captained the Lionesses during both of the European Championship Wins.

As a result, Williamson has been honoured with a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) having previously received an OBE following the first Euro win.

Four other members of the 2022 and 2025 squad, Alex Greenwood, Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone, have been awarded with an MBE following their contributions.

Additionally Dr Ritan Mehta, long-serving England women's team doctor and head of women's medical at the FA, has been awarded an MBE.

England women’s first Black international and goalscorer, Kerry Davis, has also been recognised with an MBE for her services to football and diversity in sport.

During her career with the Lionesses, Davis debuted in 1982 and collected 43 goals in 90 appearances.

Speaking about her award, Wiegman said: “I would like to express my sincere gratitude for this honour. 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.

“This title is a reflection of my exceptional team of players and staff. 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.

"I'd also like to congratulate Kerry Davis, she is a Lionesses legend and the women's game would not be where it is today without her, and the contribution of so many former players. We have a lot to thank her for.

“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.”

Congratulations to all the lioness members, past and present, for their incredible achievements and awards.