NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2016 SOLDIERING ON AWARDS

Award ceremony 22 April 2016 at the Park Plaza Westminster in London

LONDON 14 September 2015 – Nominations are now open for the 2016 Soldiering On Awards to be held on 22 April 2016 in London. Members of the public, organisations, companies and charities are welcome to submit a nomination in a variety of categories which honour individuals or organisations for inspirational and outstanding achievements in support of the Armed Forces Community. Nominations deadline 30 October 2015.

Winners are selected by a distinguished independent panel led by the General Lord Dannatt with the exception of the People's Choice Award whereby the winner is selected by the public. Recipients may be honoured in one of nine categories. They are:

▪ Canine Partner Award

▪ Family Values Award

▪ Innovation Award

▪ Inspiration Award

▪ Lifetime Achievement Award

▪ People's Choice Award

▪ Sporting Endeavour Award

▪ Training and Rehabilitation Award

▪ Working Together Award

Those wishing to nominate someone they know who may be deserving of an award may visit: http://www.soldieringon.org/nominations/

The sixth annual awards ceremony is expected to be attended by the charity's Patron and his wife, Lord and Lady Astor of Hever DL.

“For the sixth year in a row, the Soldiering On Awards not only enable us to publicly repay a great debt of gratitude to Servicemen and women, their families and those who support them," said Lord Astor. “They also keep front of mind the strong bond between the Services and civilian life as well as how we can learn from each other as we continue to work together for many years to come for the good of society as a whole."

Once again, the prestigious judging panel for the awards will be led by General the Lord Dannatt.

“It is my privilege to again chair the Soldiering On Awards Panel of Judges in 2016. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate both individuals and organisations. Please consider nominating those in our community who deserve our recognition and thanks."

Soldiering On Through Life Trust was established as a not-for-profit organisation to support injured Service personnel and their families throughout their lives by giving recognition of the inspirational and outstanding achievements of teams or individuals through an annual awards ceremony: The Soldiering On Awards: National Recognition for the Armed Forces Community.

For highlights of the 2015 Soldiering On Awards visit: www.soldieringon.org

Media Inquiries:

Madonna Walsh, Communications Manager

Soldiering On Through Life Trust

0798-222-6173

Madonna.Walsh@soldieringon.org