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24 January 2018

The Gwennili Trust

Awards, Events, Rehabilitation, Sport, Veterans

Chris Williams OBE presented with Francis Elkin Award

On Friday 24th November at the Royal Yachting Association’s Annual Awards Ceremony, Chris Williams OBE was presented with the 2017 Francis Elkin Award recognising his work as founder and Chairman of The Gwennili Trust, a voluntary organisation which provides offshore crewing opportunities for people of all ages with disabilities.

The Francis Elkin Award is presented each year to an individual who has made a significant contribution in time, effort and personal endeavour to enable people with disabilities to become involved in sailing. Chris was selected as a winner by the RYA Honours and Awards Panel.

19 January 2018

Defence Medical Welfare Service

Army, Awards, Events, Families, Media, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Defence Medical Welfare Service enters 2018 as a finalist in three prestigious awards

DMWS is delighted to announce that the charity has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2018 Soldiering On Awards in two categories, and The Charity Film Awards.

The Soldiering On Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of those who have served their country, and the diverse people and groups who work together in support of the Armed Forces Community. Soldiering On Awards President and Vice President and co-Chairs of Judges, General the Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL and Debra Allcock-Tyler, led a distinguished panel of judges to assess the entrants in each award category.

18 January 2018

Soldiering On Awards

Army, Awards, Courses, Employment, Events, Media, mentoring, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Spotlight on the Finalists for Lifetime Achievement category in the Soldiering On Awards!

Each week in the run up to Awards night on the 20th April, we will be showcasing the Finalists in each of the 12 Soldiering On Awards categories.

Follow the link below to see the amazing Finalists in the Lifetime Achievement Award category.

With our congratulations to Neil Deaville, Capt Colin Macnab and Neil Bettison for your outstanding achievements!

12 January 2018

Deptherapy

Awards, Disability Support, Health, Mental Health, Sport, Veterans, Welfare

Deptherapy shortlisted for prestigious Military Award

Scuba Diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy & Deptherapy Education is honoured to announce that the charity has been shortlisted as a Finalist for the 2018 Soldiering On Awards.

Deptherapy & Deptherapy Education is shortlisted in the Healthcare & Rehabilitation category. Sponsored by Redwood Technologies Group, this Award will be given ‘in recognition of a person or team who have made a major contribution in the treatment of ill health or injury, or provided exceptional skill and commitment to healthcare treatment, recovery and rehabilitation of serving and former members of the Armed Forces Community.’

11 January 2018

Soldiering On Awards

Army, Awards, Courses, Employment, Events, Media, mentoring, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Soldiering on Awards 2018 – Finalists Announced!

On 10th January 2018, we announced our 43 amazing Finalists for the 2018 Soldiering On Awards from all areas of the UK and all walks of life. Each Finalist will be represented at a special Finalists reception at the House of Lords and will go forward to the Awards Night on the 20th April.
The 2018 Awards include three new Business Award categories in partnership with X-Forces, recognising the exceptional accomplishments of former members of the armed forces in the business community.

10 January 2018

Soldiering On Awards

Army, Awards, Courses, Employment, Events, Media, mentoring, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Soldiering On Awards announce Finalists for 2018 Awards

10th January 2018 sees the announcement of 43 amazing Finalists for the 2018 Soldiering On Awards from all areas of the UK and all walks of life. All will go forward to Awards Night on the 20th April.

Soldiering On Awards President and Vice President and co-Chairs of Judges, General the Lord Dannatt and Debra Allcock-Tyler along with their distinguished panel of Awards Judges are delighted to announce the Finalists in each award category; chosen from an outstanding selection of nominations received.

4 January 2018

Soldiering On Awards

Army, Awards, Courses, Employment, Events, Media, mentoring, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Happy New Year – and Watch This Space for Soldiering On Awards Finalists Announcements!”

The Soldiering On Awards wishes all Cobseo members a very Happy New Year with a reminder that we will be releasing details of the 2018 Soldiering On Awards Finalists on Wednesday 10th January.

Be amongst the first to hear the great news of the amazing people we will be recognising by going to www.soldieringon.org on January 10th! Further details will be available in next week’s Cobseo News!

4 January 2018

SSAFA

Aged Veterans, Awards, Health, Veterans, volunteer, Welfare

Local volunteer awarded BEM in New Year’s Honours List for services to the military community

A local volunteer has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. Jean O’Hanlon, 66 from Alnwick in Northumberland has been bestowed the award for her voluntary services to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA provides lifelong support to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force, and their families.

Jean has volunteered for SSAFA Wansbeck Division as a dedicated caseworker for the past 11 years and has worked tirelessly supporting veterans and their families in need.

4 January 2018

SSAFA

Aged Veterans, Awards, Health, Veterans, Welfare

Local volunteer awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours list for services to the military community

A local volunteer has been awarded a MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. Donald McPhie, 90 from Solihull has been bestowed the award for his voluntary services to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA provides lifelong support to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force, and their families.

Donald has volunteered for SSAFA since 2004, filling many appointments at the Solihull Branch, including Branch Chairman.

4 January 2018

Royal Star and Garter

Aged Veterans, Awards, Care, Care Home, Health, Veterans, Welfare

British Empire Medal for Veterans Charity’s Oldest Volunteer

Mrs Betty Johnson, the oldest volunteer at The Royal Star & Garter Homes, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the 2018 New Year’s Honours List for her service to charities and non-profit organisations.

Betty, who is 89, has been a volunteer throughout her life, working for the Girl Guides. She first started volunteering at The Royal Star & Garter Homes, a charity which cares for disabled veterans who live with disability or dementia, in 2000. Betty began volunteering originally at the charity’s former Richmond Home after her husband, who was a resident there, passed away.

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