Computer scientist Erico Pinheiro has invented a drone system to deliver medical supplies to the remote communities of his island nation Cape Verde.
West Ham manager David Moyes says he wants to build his team around England midfielder Declan Rice.
Officials hope the law will prevent a billion items of single use plastics every year.
The honour comes after he worked "tirelessly" for a "significant industry" in Cornwall.
Adrian Vinken is appointed CBE in the New Year Honours list.
Joanna Lumley says she is ''thrilled to bits and so touched'' to be made a Dame in the New Year Honours.
Allister Francis de Lisle Carey and Stephen Mauger are recognised in the New Year Honours list.
Max Woosey has spent almost 640 nights camping outside to raise money for the North Devon Hospice.
A man who has helped to raise more than £1m for a lifeboat is among those honoured by the Queen.
