Photo: Lucy Hine
The investiture was held at Windsor Castle on 28th October 2025
Founder gets MBE
14 June 2025
THE KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty’s Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
M.B.E.
To be Ordinary Members of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
Fazilette KHAN
Founder Trustee, GreeSeas Trust
For services to Marine Conservation.
Hero of the Week
31 July 2025
GreenSeas Trust founder, Fazilette Khan, featured in Channel 5 News - Hero of the Week
Founder gets Merchant Navy Medal
In 2015, Her Majesty, The Queen graciously signed the Royal Warrant for the new State Award - the “Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.” This can only be presented to those who have served at sea, importantly still in any capacity, in the Merchant Navy or Fishing Fleets. The normal eligibility criteria are for a minimum of 20 years’ service, some of which must be afloat and any remainder within the industry. The number of awards granted annually remains at a maximum of 20.
Fazilette Khan awarded
Point of Light
On World Ocean Day GreenSeas Trust Founder was the 2061st recipient of the Points of Light Award from Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister.
This cross-party programme which is supported by all MPs recognises an individual volunteer, charity leader or community champion for the positive change they make for their community.
