Janet Deborah BORASTERO Chairperson of the Gibraltar Disability Society also receives an MBE for services to the disabled community in Gibraltar Debbie Borastero is recognised for an exceptional and sustained contribution to disabled people in Gibraltar through her 21 years of voluntary involvement with the Gibraltar Disability Society. As a leader, advocate and practitioner, Ms Borastero has transformed the scope, proficiency and compassion with which Gibraltar thinks, respects and acts regarding disability. She has championed the advance of law, shaped Health Authority policy and opened the door to dignity and hope for some of the most disenfranchised members of Gibraltarian society. Due to Ms Borastero’s significant efforts over many years, a generation of Gibraltarians have been increasingly freed from being defined by their disability. On learning of her award, Debbie Borastero said “I am very honoured to receive such recognition from Her Majesty. I must thank the Committee of the Gibraltar Disability Society, our members and their families and especially my children for their support. It must never be forgotten that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity and equality regardless of their ability.”