Posted on: 12th March 2024

St Gemma’s Hospice Chief Executive Kerry Jackson has received her OBE from HRH Princess Anne at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Kerry was named in the King’s New Year Honours List for services to palliative and end of life care.

Kerry said, ‘I was honoured to receive the OBE and it was a really memorable day. It is a privilege to lead this incredible Hospice and work with an outstanding team of staff and volunteers every day, so it has been very special to share this experience with them. St Gemma’s would also not exist without the supportive Leeds community who tirelessly help to raise the funds needed to run the Hospice. None of it would be possible without them, so I accept this honour on their behalf too.’