Stephen Sutton awarded the MBE as Queen's Birthday Honours are announced

The 19-year-old, who accepted the honour before his death on May 14, is joined in the latest round of honours by A-lister Angelina Jolie, who receives an honorary damehood for her work to fight sexual violence.

The pair are among the latest set of honours, announced today, which include awards for stars of sport, stage and screen and people from Shropshire and Mid Wales.

Stephen's MBE is backdated to the date of his death last month, which saw a boost in donations to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Stephen, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer aged 15, became a household name as he approached his disease with good humour and stoicism.

The teenager drew up a 46-item bucket list, including the aim of raising £10,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for young cancer patients, as well as providing specialist units in NHS hospitals.

By the time of his death, he had raised millions for the charity, inspiring people to donate via his JustGiving web page and his blog, Stephen's Story. It now stands at £4.2million.

The teenager, from Burntwood, Staffordshire, won the hearts of thousands of supporters and made his trademark "thumbs up" sign a symbol of his positive attitude.

In a YouTube video, he spoke of how he did not want "to be remembered as someone who didn't fulfil their potential" and despite not being able to become a doctor, he had stuck to his "core purpose" of helping others.

Before his death, he also said: "I don't see the point in measuring life in terms of time any more. I'd rather measure life in terms of making a difference."

Stephen's mother, Jane Sutton, today described how he had received a letter from the Cabinet Office shortly before his death asking if he would accept an MBE in recognition of his fundraising and services to the Teenage Cancer Trust. She said although her son did not do his charity work for recognition, he had admitted that being nominated was "awesome".

Elsewhere, those who dedicate hours on end to the community, going that extra mile without expecting anything in return have also been honoured.

For services to fields ranging from dance to conservation, a host of people from across the county have been rewarded with prestigious honours from the Queen.

Harriet Devlin from Cressage, near Shrewsbury, was made an MBE for her services to heritage and the historic environment.

The 60-year-old, who has been a dedicated volunteer behind a whole range of important conservation projects, said she was "astonished, embarrassed and overwhelmed" on finding out she had been accepted for an MBE.

She said: "Although I was delighted and honoured to be told I am getting an MBE there are others out there who are far more deserving. I just think this is a case of my past coming back to haunt me. I had to keep quiet about it although, obviously, my husband knew."

In a similar area, an MBE was awarded for services to archaeology and conservation in Wales to director of Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust, William Britnell of Shrewsbury.

Mr Britnell said: "I received a letter in the strictest of confidence from Downing Street and I thought it was a bit strange but then I opened it and was humbled and honoured to find out why. It came out of the blue and I suppose you could say I was chuffed. I don't like to talk about myself, but I really am very pleased with it."

Today also saw the recognition of people who contribute to an entirely different area of expertise.

Zoe Poole, from Loggerheads near Market Drayton, spends about 36 hours a week voluntarily teaching disabled and able-bodied children all styles of dance.

Created in 1979, Zoe Poole's School of Dance has seen children achieve personal success on all different levels, from dancing in national ballet shows, to a child taking her first steps after a serious operation.

And for her countless success stories, Mrs Poole has been awarded a BEM for services to dance.

She said: "I didn't think anything of it, but now I remember the parents saying how I deserve something!"

Other BEM recipients were Valerie Hanover, founder of the North Shropshire Special Olympics for her services to sport and people with disabilities, and Phyllis Nicholls for services to the community in Mardu, near Craven Arms.

Mrs Nicholls, 78, a farmer's wife who runs the over-60s Cameo Club and organises church events, said: "I thought someone was pulling my leg, it's not something I had ever thought of."

Member of Parliament for Stone, Bill Cash, 74, from Bridgnorth received the highest honour given to a Shropshire resident, with a knighthood for his political service.

Meanwhile, Amanda Thorn, from Shrewsbury, was awarded an MBE for her services to dementia care.

Managing director for Marches Care Ltd, Mrs Thorn is a key component of the family-run firm offering high quality nursing and specialist dementia care.

She said: "I was absolutely astonished when the letter of notification arrived and to be honest I couldn't believe it. I am incredibly honoured as well as shocked and humbled to have been nominated."

Education was a heavy theme on the honours list, with four awards given to Shropshire for services to education.

Peter Mitchell, of Strefford, near Church Stretton, senior education adviser of Baker Dearing Educational Trust, has been awarded the CBE for services to education, having been involved in setting up University Technical Colleges across the UK.

Mr Mitchell, 64, said: "It was an absolute shock, it's amazing. I'm really delighted."

Candy Garbett, headteacher of The Priory School in Shrewsbury also received a CBE for services to education.

And Simon Platford, alongside Emyln Huw Rowlands Roberts, local authority leader of Education Adviser and headteacher at Oakmeadow Primary and Nursery School in Bayston Hill, were awarded MBEs.

Mr Platford, 42, who lives in Apley and now teaches at High Arcal School in Dudley, said he was humbled to be named for services to education.

During his teaching career, Mr Platford was Head of Music and then Head of Performing Arts at Abraham Darby School, Telford.

While at the school they had numerous successes in music competitions with 23 national awards and four international awards.

He is also the current musical director of the Jackfield Elcock Reisen Brass Band.

He said: "I'm absolutely delighted and humbled, it is fantastic."

Mr Platford is due to return to Shropshire in September as head of music at Wrekin College in Wellington.

Also honoured is the former headteacher of Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School in Bayston Hill, Huw Roberts.

He has been selected to receive MBE.

Johanne Tomlinson from Newport, a staff nurse at HMP Stafford and the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Partnership NHS Trust gets an OBE.

David Chantler, chief executive of West Mercia Probation Trust, was also honoured as an OBE.