The 2017 Soldiering On Awards honoured 46 finalists in ten categories at a reception at the House of Lords on 9 February. The evening of recognition was hosted by the charity’s patron, the Rt Hon Earl Howe PC, and celebrated individuals and organisations for their inspirational and outstanding achievements in support of the Armed Forces Community.
Four of the finalists were recognized in the Healthcare & Rehabilitation category, made possible by award sponsor Redwood Technologies Group.
“The armed forces perform a crucial role in our society, and it is therefore a privilege to support them in whatever way we can,” said Martin Taylor, CMO and Co-founder of Redwood Technologies Group. “The sustained growth enjoyed by this company and others in the UK is only possible thanks to the determination of our valiant armed forces and the security they afford us.”
The finalists for the Healthcare & Rehabilitation Award are:
This year’s winners will be announced at the 2017 Soldiering On Awards on Friday, 24 March at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, London.
“These most prestigious awards recognise the tremendous achievements of both serving and former members of our armed forces, and some of the many contributions they make to defending and maintaining society,” continued Taylor. “The ceremony itself promises to be no less inspiring, and I would like to draw particular attention to the sheer quality of all the candidates – not only the finalists – and their incredible achievements.”
Finalists were nominated by members of the public and more than 40 charities and not-for-profit organisations either representing or associated with the wider Armed Forces Community. Winners are selected by a distinguished Independent Judges Panel, co-chaired by General the Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL and Debra Allcock Tyler, Chief Executive of the Directory of Social Change.
“The Soldiering On Awards recognise the amazing contribution that former members of the Armed Forces – and animal partners – continue to make to society and also those individuals, charities and groups in the wider community who support their journey,” said Earl Howe. “We believe that we are all part of one community and are stronger together supporting each other.”
The Soldiering On Through Life Trust encourages support for the UK’s Armed Forces Community by nationally recognising the achievements of groups or individuals supporting this Community through the annual Soldiering On Awards.
Soldiering On Awards: National Recognition for the Armed Forces Community.
For highlights of the 2016 Soldiering On Awards visit: www.soldieringon.org
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