They received prizes in the Archbishop of Canterbury's Awards for their service to the church, during a ceremony at Lambeth Palace in central London.
Archbishop Justin said: "I realise that the people receiving these awards today have worked devotedly and diligently, and in the spirit of that prayer.
"But I hope that they will allow me to say that we hold them up as examples to others. Those who read their citations will, I hope, be inspired themselves to see what can be achieved when good people work for the coming of the Kingdom."
Nine categories recognised contributions in different fields, including prayer and religious life, reconciliation, and evangelism and witness.
Other recipients included religious, political and community leaders and musicians from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
They also included the Labour MP Frank Field who won the Langton Award for Community Service and Dr Sally Thompson who was presented with the Cross of St Augustine for Services to the Anglican Communion.
Archbishop Justin also said: "I know only too well that there are good people doing excellent work in support of the Church all over the world.
"Very often the fruits of their efforts are not apparent to many but they are no less valuable for that. I want to encourage those who dedicate their lives to such work by assuring them that their efforts do not go unseen."