Clematis grower Raymond Evison has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), in recognition of his achievements and services to the horticultural industry, alongside his passion and devotion in promoting the Island of Guernsey. 

The honour bestowed in His Majesty the King’s New Years’ honours list was a complete surprise with Raymond saying: “To become a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) is a tremendous honour for our family, The Guernsey Clematis Team, for Horticulture, for Guernsey and for myself.”