Hayley Turner and Emma Hayes among women in Queen's birthday honours list
Friday 10 June 2016 21:17, UK
Former jockey Hayley Turner heads the list of sportswomen recognised in the Queen's birthday honours list.
Nottinghamshire-born Turner, who retired from the saddle last year, has been awarded an OBE for her services to horse racing.
Turner became the first female rider to win a Group One contest outright in Britain when steering the David Simcock-trained Dream Ahead to victory in the July Cup at Newmarket in 2011 and followed up when Margot Did won the Nunthorpe Stakes for Michael Bell a month later.
She was also the first woman to ride 100 winners in a calendar year in 2008.
"It's been really difficult trying to keep it a secret, it's such an honour and I can't quite believe it," she said.
"It's so nice to be recognised. It's a tough job but the highs are brilliant. One day you are a hero but the next you start all over again."
Claire Williams, the deputy team principal of Formula 1 team Williams Martini Racing, will also receive an OBE for her services to F1 racing.
There are MBEs for Chelsea Ladies football manager Emma Hayes and England Ladies assistant manager Marieanne Spacey for their services to football, while agent Rachel Anderson has been recognised for her services to gender equality in football.
Hayes, 39, the only female manager in the Women's Super League, most recently inspired Chelsea to last year's league and FA Cup double. She has also successfully managed in the United States and was part of a coaching team that oversaw 11 trophies in three seasons with Arsenal.
"It came as a great surprise to receive an MBE and it is a true honour for me and my family," she told Chelsea's official club website.
"I would like to thank everyone who has worked with me throughout my career as without their support I would not have achieved the success I have."
Martine Wiltshire - the sitting volleyball player and Paralympian who lost her legs in the 7/7 London bombings - has also been awarded an MBE for her services to sport.
Anna Kessel, the sports journalist and co-founder of Women in Football, will receive an MBE for her services to journalism and women's sport.
