Jim ‘overwhelmed’ by MBE inQueen’s Birthday HonoursList

Jim (pictured above) is the HR Director at Northstone (NI) Limited which is headquartered in Dunmurry.

He said: “The award was totally unexpected and I have been completely overwhelmed by the messages of congratulations I have received not only from within Northstone but also from people across the Province and beyond.”

Jim continued: “I see the award as recognition and an honour also for our Company in respect of our ongoing commitment to raise health and safety standards in the construction, building materials and manufacturing sectors and for everyone employed in them.

“Over my working life our Company has been perceived as leading the way in health and safety as well as in many other aspects of best practice in business. Our people serve on many industry and professional bodies which is a reflection of their capabilities. This award is not only for me but also for our Company and the service Northstone people deliver to our respective industrial sectors, client bodies and the wider community.

“I am delighted to receive an MBE and along with my wife Paula and my son, Alexander, we are really looking forward to our day at the Palace.”

Jim is a past chairman of the Northern Ireland Safety Group and the Health and Safety Committee of the Quarry Products Association of Northern Ireland. He is currently involved in the BuildHealth Initiative which seeks to improve occupational health standards and awareness among construction workers in the Province.

Jim also chairs the Construction Cluster in West Belfast and Greater Shankill which works to bring employment opportunities to unemployed persons in this part of Belfast.

Away from work, Jim is a governor of Barbour Nursery School in Lisburn.