Chairman of Olympic Delivery Authority, John Armitt received Knighthood in the New Year Honors list of Britain. His knighthood has been made public on 31st December for his services on engineering and construction.
Charles Allen has been awarded the honors for LOCOG Board member. He has been knighted for his services in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralymics Games as well as former ODA Director of Construction, Howard Shiplee. He has been appointed as the CBE for his services to construction.
Former ODA Head of Arts and Cultural Strategy, Sarah Weir has been appointed an OBE for his services to the Arts. John Armitt has a huge expertise as well as experience in building, civil engineering and industrial construction industries. On 1st September 2007, he has been appointed as Chairman of the ODA.
He said, “I have been privileged during my career to be supported by many people with whom I share this honour to our industry. I am especially proud of what the industry has achieved in building the Olympic Park.”
He further added, “That we have been able to keep this project on time and within budget is down to the hard work of the ODA team, our delivery partner and other organisations involved in the delivery of the Games. None of this would have been possible without the knowledge and expertise of the engineering and construction team - from workforce to management. I am also delighted to see that other members of the ODA team have been recognised in the New Year's Honours List.”
Chief Executive of Olympic Delivery Authority, Dennis Hone said, “John has been the ultimate ambassador for the London 2012 project and has led the team with confidence and experience. He has been pivotal in highlighting the role of the British construction and engineering industries at every level, particularly as we move towards completion of the venues and infrastructure, on time and within budget.”
LOCOG Chair Seb Coe said, “John has led one of the biggest regeneration projects in the world and has delivered that project on time and within budget. The success of the project not only showcases British construction and engineering but also lays the platform for a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games. It's only right that John should be recognised for this achievement.”
He also said, “I'm also delighted that Charles Allen should be recognised for the tremendous work he has done as Chair of LOCOG's Nations and Regions Group. His work, both during the bid and since winning, in bringing about the UK-wide benefits of the Games delivers on our promise that the Games should be a catalyst for change throughout the UK.”
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