Absolutely made up for all of these cadets and volunteers
#inspired
'Meet the cadet and volunteers heroes rewarded in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
They are to receive national awards for their part in supporting their communities and workplaces during a difficult 2020, four of them for actions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many continue to play a vital role in keeping essential services running as key workers during the pandemic, such as within the NHS and other public services.
Each have helped Sea Cadets adapt, innovate and emerge through these troubled times with resilience, often using new technology to ensure our cadets remain engaged.
John Challenger BEM (Flint, North Wales)
For voluntary service in support of young people, maintaining morale and cohesion of North West Area Sea Cadets. NB The is the first known example of one of our beneficiaries, a cadet being honoured by a national award.
Suzanne Sweeney OBE (Bexley, Kent)
For services to Neo-natal provision in the NHS and to youth services provision through Sea Cadets.
Gareth Davies MBE (Scarborough, North Yorkshire)
For services to young people and the local community through Sea Cadets.
Nicole Geraghty MBE (Southampton, Hampshire)
For services to essential engineering with Southern Water and voluntary service with the Sea Cadet Youth Development Charity during COVID-19.
Liz Stephens MBE (Runcorn, Cheshire)
For Services to Sea Cadets in the North West of England.
Oliver Chambers MBE (Birmingham, Warwickshire)
For voluntary service to young people and the community in Birmingham.
Michelle Welsh MBE (Colwick, Nottinghamshire)
For services to Sea Cadets.
Captain Phil Russell RN, Captain Sea Cadets, said, “It is incredibly gratifying for a charity our size to see so many recognised in such numbers, clearly demonstrating the commitment and dedication of our amazing volunteers whose passion and commitment to their local communities has been unwavering during this pandemic."
"On behalf of the entire Marine Society and Sea Cadets Charity I send hearty congratulations to all seven recipients. Recognising that many more of our 9,000 volunteers and 15,000 cadets are equally dedicated to supporting their communities, they are great exemplars of the unique Sea Cadets values and ethos which have helped make a difference to so many young lives.'
