Beverly Lindsay, owner of West Midlands agency Diamond Travel, has been awarded a Damehood in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Dame Beverly was recognised for outstanding services to the West Midlands and charitable causes.
Originally from Jamaica, Dame Beverly arrived in Birmingham in the 1960s to complete her secondary education and became a single mother in her teens. She then started a career in nursing, midwifery, and community engagement, before setting up Diamond Travel, which has been a member of the Elite Travel consortium since 1999.
She was the first Afro-Caribbean woman President of Birmingham Rotary Club and has served as Deputy Lieutenant and Vice Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands. She was awarded an OBE in 2011.
Elite Travel Chairman Robert Lines said: “We are absolutely delighted to see Beverly receive this well-deserved honour.
“Having been a valued member of the Elite Travel family since 1999, we have witnessed first-hand her dedication, leadership and passion for helping others.
“Beverly has been a pioneering force within both the travel industry and the wider community for many decades. Her achievements make her an inspiration to us all, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate this special recognition with her.”
