Phil Thompson, known throughout Pembrokeshire as the 'face of Chevron', was amongst a few faces across the county to be rewarded for their worthwhile work in the community, when the Queen's Birthday Honours list was announced last weekend.

Public affairs manager Phil, who has worked hard to increase Chevron's involvement in the local community and in charity fund-raising, receives an MBE for services to hospitality and tourism in Pembrokeshire.

Phil, who announced he is to retire from the post in September, began work at Chevron in processing operations, spending 13 years in that role before moving into public affairs in 1987.

His efforts in building up a rolling programme of events means that the Pembroke-based oil refinery now regularly brings in more than £75,000 a year for nominated local charities.

"I was very flattered and honoured to be given such a prestigious award and I've been very lucky that my role at Pembroke Refinery has allowed me to be so involved with the community of Pembrokeshire, as it has always been Chevron's (and in the past Texaco's) wish to play an active role in our community," said Phil.

"I would like to thank everyone in the county who has supported our community events and supported me over many years. On a personal note, I am over the moon and feel very humbled by the award," he added.

Other people from Pembrokeshire to be honoured in the list included 87-year-old Violet Weston, of Bosherston's Olde World Café, which she has run for over 70 years, who receives an MBE; the principal of Pembrokeshire College, Mr. Glyn Jones, who receives an OBE; and husband and wife Henry and Anne Beaumont, who were awarded MBEs for outstanding services to their community at St. Davids.