Anthony Douglas, head of family court support organisation Cafcass and chair of the British Association for Adoption & Fostering, received a CBE for his services to family justice and adoption.
Douglas said: "I have worked with so many fantastic people over the years and this award is recognition of the work they have done in delivering quality services for children."
Kent's Graham Badman was also handed a CBE for his services to local government.
Dozens of other figures from the children and youth sector also received honours. Alasdair MacDonald, the headteacher of Morpeth School in Tower Hamlets, was knighted and Wales' chief inspector of education Susan Lewis received a CBE.
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