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Former Chair Receives MBE

Kellett is thrilled to share Brenda Sawyer, our first female Chair of the Board received her MBE for services to refugees and asylum seekers in Hong Kong.
29 Jun 2023
Hong Kong SAR
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Brenda Sawyer EMB

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Kellett is thrilled to share Brenda Sawyer, our first female Chair of the Board, and mother of Nicola (OK 1989-96), Ben (OK 1991-98) & Emma (OK 1993-00) received her MBE for services to refugees and asylum seekers in Hong Kong.

Brenda was presented with her MBE by the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, on behalf of His Majesty, King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. 

Huge congratulations from the Kellett community to Brenda and the team at RUN Hong Kong.

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