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Silver ERS winners 2024
Silver ERS winners 2024. Copyright: Wales RFCA.
19 of Wales top forces-friendly employers have been recognised with a prestigious award.
Representatives from the receiving organisations were presented with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2024 at the Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay, on Wednesday 17 July.
They were also honoured guests at the 21 Gun Royal Salute to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.
19 Ministry of Defence Silver ERS Award winners in Wales
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Were delighted to announce that an amazing 19 organisations in Wales have achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2024.
The prestigious Defence Silver ERS Award recognises employers who have actively demonstrated their support for the Armed Forces community through implementing practical policies in the workplace.
The 19 winners will be invited to receive their award at a special ceremony in Cardiff on 17 July.
Cardiff Business Club signs Armed Forces Covenant
Cardiff Business Club signs Armed Forces Covenant. Copyright: Morgan James Photography.
The event began with an address from Major General Duncan G Forbes, the Royal Navys Director of Strategy and Policy, and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff. He gave a shout out to his old captain and mentor Brigadier Jock Fraser, who retires this summer, before fittingly highlighting his lectures theme of legacy.
The Major General discussed the broad strategic context of the Navys current work, while promising to use the occasion to tell stories, kindle relationships and rest.
12 people recognised by His Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd
Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd Awards. Copyright: RFCA for Wales.
The efforts of 12 people from across Gwynedd, including two young cadets, have been recognised by the Kings representative for the county.
In recognition of their outstanding service and devotion to duty, 7 people were awarded the Lord-Lieutenants Certificate of Merit by the Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd, Edmund Bailey Esq CStJ FRAgS.
The recipients were: Petty Officer Andrew Westall of Holyhead Sea Cadet Corps; Captain Michael Evans and Adult Under Officer Sharon Garland, both of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force; Major Aled Rhys Jones and Officer Cadet Nyah Lowe, both of Wales Universities Officers Training Corps; Civilian Instructor Geoffrey (Geoff) Ward of No 2 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets, and Major Bernie Pagent of the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for Wales (Wales RFCA).
12 people recognised by His Majestys Lord- Lieutenant of Gwent
Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent Awards. Copyright: RFCA for Wales
The efforts of 14 people, including 9 young cadets from across Gwent have been recognised by the Kings representative for the county.
In recognition of their outstanding service and devotion to duty, 5 people were awarded the Lord-Lieutenants Certificate of Merit by Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE CStJ in theawards ceremony at Chapman VC House, Cwmbran, on Thursday 11 April.
The 5 recipients were: Chief Petty Officer Robert Evans of HMS CAMBRIA; Staff Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major Ehsan Iqbal of Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force; Pilot Officer Sarah Louise Beach, and Warrant OfficerJoanna Holley, both of No 1 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets, and Major Stephen John, Schools Cadet Expansion Officer for Wales RFCA.
Twelve people recognised by His Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd
Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd Awards. Copyright: RFCA for Wales
The efforts of twelve people from across Clwyd have been recognised by the Kings representative for the county.
In recognition of their outstanding service and devotion to duty, six people were awarded the Lord-Lieutenants Certificate of Merit by Henry George Fetherstonhaugh OBE FRAgS, in the ceremony at Hightown Barracks, Wrexham on Thursday 21 March.
They were Lieutenant Commander Graham Oliver of HMS Eaglet; Warrant Officer Gary Johnston of HMS Eaglet, Able Seaman Edward Ditchfield of HMS Eaglet; Regimental Sergeant Major Instructor Paul Burrows of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force; Major Charmaine Lloyd of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force and Staff Sergeant Instructor Stephen Davies of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force.
Ten people recognised by His Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed
Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Awards. Copyright: RFCA for Wales.
The efforts of ten people from across Dyfed, including two young cadets, have been recognised by the Kings representative for the county.
In recognition of their outstanding service and devotion to duty, 5 people were awarded the Lord-Lieutenants Certificate of Merit by Miss Sara Edwards. The ceremony took place at the Ivy Bush Royal, Carmarthen, on Thursday 7 March.
The 5 were: Colin Sharp and Hilary Anderson, both of Milford Haven Sea Cadet Corps; Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Lucy Killick RNR of Llanelli Sea Cadet Corps; Staff Sergeant Instructor Colleen Chinnery, and Staff Sergeant Instructor Kirsty Richards of Dyfed and Glamorgan Army Cadet Force.
During the evening, 3 long service and volunteer service awards werepresented to members of the Sea Cadet Corps.
Royal recognition for eight people
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Eight people have been awarded the Lord-Lieutenants Certificate of Merit by His Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan Mrs Morfudd Meredith.
The eight were Chief Petty Officer Paul Jones of HMS CAMBRIA; Petty Officer (SCC) Alan Lewis of Newport Sea Cadet Corps; Captain Chris Cooper and Staff Sergeant Instructor Richard Cooper both of Dyfed and Glamorgan Army Cadet Force; Captain Jayne Simpson of Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force; Flight Lieutenant Jeffrey Thomas and Flight Sergeant Stuart Ansell both of No 1 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets and Rick Hallett of the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for Wales.
They were presented with their award in recognition of their outstanding service and devotion to duty, at the Lord-Lieut