A charity director from Chepstow, a speech therapist from Caldicot and Gwent's top cop have all been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Emma Saysell, the chief executive and director of nursing at St David's Hospice Care, receives an MBE for services to voluntary sector health provision in Newport. Sharon Lacey gets a British Empire Medal for her services to speech and language therapy in the area, and Gwent Chief Constable Jeff Farrar the Queen's Police Medal. Mrs Saysell said: "I am very shocked and humbled to receive this award. "I have worked for St Davids Hospice Care for 19 years, firstly as a clinical nurse specialist. I care passionately about palliative and end of life care and in my current role being able to manage and influence the best possible care for our patients and their families. "This award is in recognition of the fabulous team I work with and also all the volunteers and people who support us. "I would also like to thank my family, who have always supported me throughout my career. I really am so grateful to receive this award." Mrs Lacey is the professional lead for adult speech and language therapy services in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, with a career in the NHS spanning 30 years. She received the award for her outstanding contribution to the management of head and neck cancer both locally and across Wales. In addition to her clinical leadership role, she has been actively involved with the development of care for cancer patients across Wales, being an active member of a number of committees and advisory groups. Mrs Lacey also provided over 15 years voluntary support to the Gwent Laryngectomy Club 'Speak Again', which is a patient support group. Alison Shakeshaft, clinical director of therapy services at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, said: "We are delighted that Sharon has received recognition for her hard work and dedication to the NHS and her patients. "She is a highly respected clinician both within speech and language therapy and the wider multi-professional team. "This is a great achievement and I would like to congratulate her on behalf of all her colleagues." Chief Constable Farrar has more than 30 years' police service in Wales, during which he has been responsible for a wide range of achievements. He has led operational policing for a number of large scale events including being part of the command team for the 2010 Ryder Cup as well as Police Commander for over 40 of the highest profile supporting events in the UK including FA/ Carling Cup Finals and International rugby and boxing matches. He will be responsible for the NATO Summit which will be held at the Celtic Manor Resort in September. Nationally he is the lead for Crime Recording and Statistics, Vice Chair of Police Sport UK, Chair of Police Sport (Wales) and Chair of the Police Sport (UK) Basketball. Mr Farrar leads for the four Welsh Forces on Protecting Vulnerable People and Human Trafficking, and Chairs the Welsh Government Effective Services for Vulnerable People Group. It was in this role he designed, lead and implemented a new multi-agency model which aims to break the cycle of children and young people going missing. This has already made a dramatic difference to change the lives of vulnerable people in Wales. "I am delighted, honoured and surprised by being awarded the Queen's Police Medal," he said. "After over 30 years in policing I have always tried to give 100 per cent commitment to serving our communities. "I am extremely grateful to those people who nominated me for this award, but it would not have happened without the support of hundreds of hard working officers and staff who have served with me over the years. "It is a proud moment for me and my family, and it will be an especially proud day for my parents when they accompany me to the Palace to receive the medal from the Queen."