Graham Knowles Awarded MBE
We are delighted to announce that our Chairman Graham Knowles has been recognised in the King’s 2025 New Year’s Honours Lists with the award of MBE for services to heritage.
Graham is CEO of the locally-based Hulbert Group and is well-known for his business connections throughout the Black Country and beyond.
But it is his long-term philanthropism and community involvement for which he is recognised here, and in particular his Chairmanship of the British Glass Foundation from its inception right through to the opening in April 2022 of the Trust’s crowning achievement, the brand new Stourbridge Glass Museum. From January 2009 to date Graham has given many hours of voluntary leadership, as well as being unstinting with practical and financial help, all in addition to his own considerable business activities.
His energy and enthusiasm have motivated and encouraged the rest of the team and the wider community. His open and inclusive style has minimised misunderstandings and his humour has often stopped the wheels coming off at crucial moments. He has dealt with around 7 different Leaders and Cabinet Members at Dudley Council and has shown great leadership and professionalism. Without Graham’s dedication, drive and commitment to finding a new home for the world famous glass collections they would probably have remained in storage never to have seen the light of day again. He has ensured that the 400 year glass making history of Stourbridge is preserved for many generations to come.
On behalf of the Trustees, Ambassadors, volunteers and all associated with Stourbridge Glass Museum we offer Graham Knowles MBE our heartiest congratulations, together with our assurance that it is a privilege to serve under his continuing stewardship.
More at: BBC News – Glass lover appointed MBE for keeping industry’s legacy alive – BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyp8vzy1geo
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