An anti-drugs classroom campaigner and an arts supremo head the list of Bermudians in this year?s New Year Honours.

The high-flying achievements of 11 Bermudians are recognised in this year?s regal roll call.

Geoffrey Moore, chairman of the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts and Roderic Pearman both get the Royal seal of approval and collect OBEs (Officer of the British Empire).

MBEs (Member of the British Empire) are awarded to soccer legend Clyde Best and sporting tournament organiser John Kane.

Other Bermudians honoured with Queen?s Certificates and Badges of Honour are ferry pilot Keith Battersbee, builder George Burt, teacher Dr. Shangri-La Durham-Thompson, photographer Ed Kelly, principal Kalmar Richards, theatre-producer Marjorie Stanton and entertainer Derick (Cousin Juicy) Symonds.

Mr. Moore has been chairman of the performing arts festival since 1998. Under his stewardship it has flourished into a firm favourite in the social calendar, featuring internationally renowned stars of theatre, ballet and choral and instrumental music.

The accountant has also drawn on his professional numbers-crunching skills so the festival runs without direct Government funding and attracts a large number of sponsors.

Fellow OBE recipient Mr. Pearman is hailed for community service and work with young people. He launched his career as a teacher and became principal of many of the Island?s public schools, including Sandys Secondary. There he hammered home a strong anti-drugs message. And even when he switched careers in 1977 and joined the insurance trade, he remained a community stalwart and served on many Government boards including the National Drug Commission.

As chairman of the Advisory Board on the Misuse of Drugs, Mr. Pearman helped set up the Addiction Services Centre on Victoria Street and also launched outreach and counselling sessions for addicts. Now a JP, he also reached the rank of corporal in the Bermuda Militia Artillery.

On the MBE front, Clyde Best became a role model to many Caribbean immigrants in the UK in the 1960s with his outstanding performances on the soccer pitch at West Ham United. His name has since become synonymous with achievement, team work and progress against all the odds. The former technical director of the Bermuda Football Association, he also helps youngsters whose lives have gone ?offside? and helps them back on the rails.

John Kane has helped organise top golfing and rugby events on the Island. President of the Bermuda Rugby Football Union through the 70s and 80s, he is also the founder and president of the crowd-pulling World Rugby Classic held in Bermuda since 1988.

The Honorary Consul of Ireland has also served as chairman of the International Golf Tournament that has raised more than $500,000 for medical research for children.

Keith Battersbee, one of the longest serving civil servants. He retired this April after 44 years as a pilot with the Department of Marine and Ports Services.

George Leon Burt, who left his mark on the construction industry with buildings across the Island. His work includes the former L.A. White Building, the Masters site that used to stretch between Reid and Front Streets, the former Piggly Wiggly supermarket site and the Lantana Cottage Colony, Somerset as well as overseeing various Government projects. He has also devoted many hours to community and church activities.

Dr. Shangri-La Durham Thompson, honoured for her church and educational work. She has served in a range of roles at Bethel AME Church, from choir member to class leader, and has taught at several public schools. Currently head at Prospect Primary.

Kenneth Kelly, one of Bermuda?s best known professional photographers. He has carefully captured events on film across the Island since 1952. Founding member of the Professional Photographers Association of Bermuda, the JP has also served on a number of Government boards and committees. He was also an original member and vice president of Keep Bermuda Beautiful.

Kalmar Richards, principal of CedarBridge Academy, reached the pinnacle of her career 22 years after first stepping into the classroom.

She became principal there in 1999 and is also leader of the children?s ministry and assistant Sunday school superintendent at Mt. Zion AME Church. She considers her role as an educator as a ?blessing?.

Marjorie Stanton started helping with costumes at her young daughter?s pantos ? and ended up serving 20 years as president of the Bermuda Gilbert and Sullivan Society. She admits having no theatrical or musical background, but has now helped produce more than 20 shows, including ?Les Miserables?, ?Fiddler on the Roof? and ?Cabaret?.

Derick Symonds, better known as Cousin Juicy, or CJ, has served the country as an entertainer, broadcaster and MC for decades.

Hardly a stage show or beauty contest went by without his smooth-flowing repartee that kept audiences enthralled.

For nearly 20 years he was MC for the Miss Bermuda Beauty Pageant, and has also hosted Queen of Bermuda and Miss Teen contests. He is currently partner, station manager and co-host of KJAZ FM 98.1 and also works as a sightseeing guide.