Thanks Ron, copied now to ALAC Working and the At-Large lists... Cheryl Langdon-Orr (CLO) On 4 January 2011 01:58, Ron Sherwood <ron@vitechnicalservices.com> wrote:

<http://www.nominet.org.uk/news/latest?contentId=8089#MainContent>Lesley Cowley awarded OBE in Queen's New Year's Honours List December 31 2010 We are delighted to announce that Lesley Cowley was awarded an OBE for services to the Internet and e-commerce in the Queen's New Year's Honours List.

Baroness Rennie Fritchie DBE, Chair of Nominet, said: "Lesley has worked with vision and commitment to ensure that the UK has one of the largest and most successful Internet infrastructures in the world. But she has also gone well beyond the call of duty to ensure that the UK is actively influencing international policy to make sure the Internet is a safe and trusted place. All involved with Nominet congratulate her on this deserved award."

Lesley commented: "2010 was a major year for us in many ways and this is a wonderful start to 2011. I was surprised and delighted to receive this great honour. This award is recognition of the hard work and commitment of all of the Nominet staff, and everyone involved with Nominet, to make using the Internet a trusted and positive experience for all."