Dr Wei Yang Honoured with OBE in King's New Year Honours List 2025
01 Jan 2025
Dr Wei Yang has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in His Majesty King Charles III's New Year Honours List 2025. This prestigious honour recognises her exceptional contributions to the town planning industry.
The OBE underscores Dr Yang's vital contributions to town planning as a leading figure in championing climate action, nature-based solutions, and social equality in creating inclusive and sustainable communities. Her leadership has been particularly noted for shaping a digital future for spatial planning.
In her own words, Dr Yang expressed her gratitude: "It is a great privilege to be honoured with an OBE as a planner. The planning profession plays a vital role in shaping the sustainable future of our communities. I cannot think of any profession that suits me better.
"A heartfelt thank you to my family, friends, and colleagues who have supported me throughout the years. I look forward to continuing our journey of modernising the planning profession in the digital era for the public good."
