Marc Abraham (aka Marc the Vet) has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to animal welfare. Marc is a tireless campaigner for animal welfare and led the Lucy's Law campaign #wheresmum which he has spoken about at IoL National Training Conferences. He is currently leading a campaign to raise the minimum age for puppies imported into the UK #BanPuppyImports. 

Marc is founder of Pup Aid, a fun dog show run by a group of dog-loving volunteers who work tirelessly towards ending the cruel practice of puppy farming.

Marc joins other key IoL contacts and members, including:

Kate Nicholls OBE

New Year Honours 2021 list: Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive Officer, UKHospitality. For services to the Hospitality Sector, particularly during the Covid-19 Response

Andy Mahoney MBE

New Year Honours 2021 Overseas and International List: Andrew Terence MAHONEY, Trustee of The 24x7 Special Needs Holiday Trust. For services to supporting those with special needs and their families.

Andy is a member of the IoL, and Director of 24x7 Limited, a company which since 2003 has specialised in special needs passenger transport.

Brigid Simmonds OBE

Brigid was awarded an OBE for Services to Sport in 2006.