Dementia Forward CEO Jill Quinn visited Buckingham Palace to receive her MBE for 'Services to People with Dementia', presented by the Princess Royal.
CEO of Harrogate charity receives MBE at Buckingham Palace The CEO of a Harrogate-based charity has been awarded an MBE for 'services to people with Dementia.' Dementia Forward CEO Jill Quinn visited Buckingham Palace last week for her medal, presented by the Princess Royal. Jill made the trip with her family last Tuesday (13th June). A spokesperson for Dementia Forward said:
"Our CEO Jill Quinn headed to Buckingham Palace to receive her MBE for 'Services to People with Dementia', presented by the Princess Royal. "Jill was joined by her dad Stephen and sons Scott and Ross, who were as proud as punch - as are all of us at Dementia Forward."The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) rewards contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. [caption id="attachment_67468" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Jill Quinn's medal, presented to her at Buckingham Palace.[/caption] Dementia Forward is a local charity supporting people living with dementia and their families across York and North Yorkshire. Find out more about the charity here. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

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