Congratulations to Professor Lynne Boddy of Cardiff University on being awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the recent UK Queen's honours list. The award is given for exceptional service to society, in Lynne's case for outstanding services to Mycology and to Public Engagement in Science. Lynne is very well known for her pioneering work in fungal ecology and service to Mycology, including being a past President of the British Mycological Society and Committee member of the International Mycological Association. She has been involved with numerous science outreach activities, including publicising mycology through the media and public talks, and was a key contributor to the 'From Another Kingdom' exhibition which has toured the UK.