Nominet announced that Lesley Crowley,chief executive of .uk registry has just been awarded an OBE in Queen's New Year's Honours List.
OBE means Officer of the Order for the British Empire and it is a very prestigious award.Lesley Cowley was awarded an OBE for services to the Internet and e-commerce .
"Lesley has worked with vision and commitment to ensure that the UK has one of the largest and most successful Internet infrastructures in the world. But she has also gone well beyond the call of duty to ensure that the UK is actively influencing international policy to make sure the Internet is a safe and trusted place. All involved with Nominet congratulate her on this deserved award.",said Baroness Rennie Fritchie DBE, Chair of Nominet .
"2010 was a major year for us in many ways and this is a wonderful start to 2011. I was surprised and delighted to receive this great honour. This award is recognition of the hard work and commitment of all of the Nominet staff, and everyone involved with Nominet, to make using the Internet a trusted and positive experience for all.",said Lesley Cowley