insideKENT Magazine Issue 37 - April 2015 | Page 14

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VISIT KENT’S SANDRA RECEIVES MBE AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Visit Kent chief executive, Sandra MatthewsMarsh, has officially been made a Member of
The Order of the British Empire (MBE).
Sandra was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s
Birthday Honours 2014 for services to tourism
in Kent. She attended the official investiture
ceremony at Buckingham Palace in February,
and was presented with her MBE by Her Royal
Highness, The Princess Royal.
Sandra said: “I am so proud to have been
awarded this honour; it is such a privilege to
work in as dynamic and creative an industry as
tourism, and it is a joy to champion the Garden
of England. To be recognised by The Queen for
doing a job that I adore is incredibly humbling.
“Tourism is a tremendous industry full of
passionate, creative, can-do people who manage
to retain their sense of humour and positivity
however big the challenges. This honour is a
wonderful reflection of the Visit Kent team and
partnership, and strong recognition of the
importance of tourism.
“My wonderful family has been the backbone
of all my achievements, and this honour is for
them too.”
www.visitkent.co.uk
Sandra Matthews-Marsh MBE

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