'Honoured and humbled' BBC presenter Watson appointed MBE (opens original article in a new tab)

BBC Sport presenter Stephen Watson appointed MBE for broadcasting work and kidney transplant awareness in Northern Ireland, joining other sports figures recognized in the King's Birthday Honours list.

• BBC Sport NI presenter Stephen Watson appointed MBE for services to broadcasting and kidney transplant awareness in Northern Ireland
• Watson has covered major sporting events and Rory McIlroy's career, hosted events for kidney research charities, and volunteers with Age NI
• Other Northern Ireland sports figures also received MBEs for contributions to golf, disability football, horse racing, and cricket