IChemE Fellow recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
17th July 2026
IChemE is delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Myrtle Dawes, IChemE Fellow, who has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List for services to Energy and Technology.
As CEO of the Net Zero Technology Centre, Myrtle has made major contributions to the energy sector. Her work as an offshore engineer and designing offshore and onshore infrastructure has taken her around the UK and overseas. She is now leading the development of vital technologies for net zero in the energy sector.
Myrtle’s work has advanced the development of practical solutions to environmental challenges, particularly in relation to accelerating the energy transition. Throughout her distinguished career, she has also held vital leadership roles, as part of IChemE’s Board of Trustees and as an advisory board member for the Association of Black and Minority Engineers.
This honour highlights excellence in innovation and leadership and reflects the vital role chemical engineers play in addressing key global challenges.
Commenting on the Honour, IChemE CEO Yvonne Baker said: “This award recognises Myrtle’s individual excellence and her exceptional contributions to society. We are delighted for Myrtle, whose impact exemplifies the values of IChemE and the power of chemical engineering to improve the world.”
IChemE congratulates Myrtle on this well-deserved recognition and thanks her for her commitment to advancing the profession and delivering positive change through chemical engineering.
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