It is estimated the year-long celebration for Bradford 2025 cost about £51m and generated audiences of 3m people.
Speaking after the final events, Ms Gulzar said it had created “a powerful new narrative for the city and district” and had helped create a rise in “civic pride”.
“Events have brought communities together and given us a chance to share the rich cultural life of Bradford with the world.”
Others recognised by the King include the director of Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum.
Joanne Quinton-Tulloch is appointed OBE for services to the arts.
The co-founders of cyber security firm Capslock – Laura Armitage, from Bingley, and Dr Andrea Cullen, from Bradford, are both appointed MBE.
The firm is an independent education organisation which aims to address inequality by reskilling adults into cyber security professionals.
Also honoured is the chief executive of think tank the Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
Henri Murison, who is appointed MBE, has led the organisation since its inception in 2016.