A Swansea Valley medic has been made a CBE during the New Year’s Honours list in recognition to his services to medicine.
Professor Julian Hopkin, head of Swansea University’s School of Medicine and Health, received the award for his efforts in establishing the school.
The 62-year-old from Ystradgynlais said: "The award is recognition through me of the great team effort at Swansea in building a new medicing school – and in building Wales’ medical education and research with the purpose of advancing medicine annd people’s health."
Elsewhere, the head of Dyfed Powys Police was also recognised for his efforts.
Chief Constable Ian Arundale received the Queen’s Police Medal for distinguished service.
"I was both delighted and shocked when I heard," said Mr Arundale.
"It is such a wonderful honour and privilege as well as a tribute to the hard work of those I have had the pleasure of working with over the years."
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