and the Church. Member of The Order of the British Empire (MBE) Fr. Sam Ata – For services to the Church and the community Bartholomew Basia – For services to the media, sport and the community. Simon Joshua Houma – For services to education, the Church and community development. The Reverend Canon Mathew Kale – For services to education, the Church, provincial government and community development. Ms Caroline Laore – For services to the community The Cook Islands Order of the British Empire Member of The Order of the British Empire (MBE) Daniel Apii – For services to the public and the community British Empire Medal (BEM) Nooroa Kairenga Atera – For services to the public and the community. References Birthday Honours 2012 awards 2012 awards in the United Kingdom