Congratulations to US2U Consulting Founder & CEO Rachel Blackburn, who has been awarded the prestigious MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in HM The King's New Year Honours List 2025.
Rachel's MBE award is for services to the Business Community and to Exports.
This recognition highlights Rachel's tireless dedication and outstanding contribution to advancing local, national and international business success whilst supporting a range of community organisations. She has also supported the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda in business and the community.
Read our e-newsletter announcement of this news here. Read the full story of Rachel's MBE in our news section.
Other media and press coverage of the New Year Honours List 2025 and Rachel Blackburn's MBE can be found below:
Official Government New Year Honours List 2025 (Rachel is on page 61)
The Independent: Full New Year Honours List 2025
Norwich Evening News: New Year Honours List 2025 - Rachel Blackburn Named MBE
Eastern Daily Press: New Year Honours List 2025 - Rachel Blackburn Named MBE
The Open University: OU MBA Alumna recognised in New Year Honours
BBC News: Awards to people from Norfolk
ITV News: Awards to people in the ITV Anglia region
Enterprise Nation: Entrepreneurs Awarded in New Year's Honours 2025