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David Warr says he is delighted to be awarded an OBE, which he says is down to the hard work of many other people too.
In his long service to the community of Guernsey Mr Warr has been involved with numerous charitable organisations.
He began volunteering in 1992 as secretary of the Association of Guernsey Charities, was a founding director of the Guernsey Sports Commission in 2004, was instrumental in establishing the Ray Lowe Sporting Foundation, was a founder of the Guernsey Community Foundation and is Chair of Vive La Valette.
He has also campaigned for support with mental health issues.
He found out he was being awarded the Order of the British Empire in a phone call from the Lieutenant Governor.
"I was absolutely delighted, I'm also very proud," he said.
Pictured (l-r): David De La Mare, Dave Warr, Helen Bonner-Morgan, Steve Sherman and Andy Hall are all involved with Vive La Valette.
"I'm guessing a major reason, a major factor, is the Vive La Valette regeneration is why I was nominated. I have no idea who nominated me. That's a private matter - somebody might stick their hand up with a smile on their face and say 'I nominated you', but I don't know. I'm very grateful to whoever it was."
Vive La Valette is the name given to the organisation and efforts to rejuvenate the bathing pools and surrounding areas.
"There's a lot more we can do at La Valette," said Mr Warr. "When we went in for that I always said to the team I worked with, and I want to make special mention that it is quite a big group of people who have worked with me on that so in a way I am as pleased for them as much as I am pleased for me.
"When (the news) comes out I will be saying to them that it brings a whole new meaning to the idea of taking one for the team. I really do want there to be some reflected glory on them. I could not have achieved what we have achieved down there without quite a few other people."
Mr Warr said collectively the Vive La Valette group are still working hard with many more plans for the area.
"This is phase one, it's the most important phase to get it up and running and a proven success then we can think about phase two."
Phase two will depend on the States with work to the Clarence Battery steps due to happen later this year. Vive La Valette hopes they can then take on the aquarium.
"The project was viewed as running from Octopus to the Clarence Battery so phase three could be helping others already working along that strip.
"Vive La Valette is a charity so if we make an operating surplus we just reinvest it the cafe and the pavilion and the changing rooms, but if there's money left over we'll look to make other things in the area," said Mr Warr.
Pictured: Mr Warr is one of four honours recipients in the Bailiwick. Alan Gough (top left) received an MBE, Kevin Adams (bottom left) received the BEM and the Bailiff, Richard McMahon (top right) has been knighted.
What may be next on his agenda? Or is he ready to rest now his efforts for the community have been recognised by His Majesty in his first Birthday Honours List?
"No I am absolutely not done - I've got a little bit of fuel left in the tank!" said Mr Warr.
"I'm already actively involved in a very early stage with another initiative which I can't tell you about as it's very much at an early stage."
Mr Warr also encouraged other people to step forward to help the community, not for honours but for the good of everyone.
"There are loads of other people out there with knowledge and experience so if even one of them could step forward they could do something for the community and if we can pull these things off we can make it a better and stronger community, and look after each other and those who need the support."
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