On Wednesday 30th October we hosted the Sussex Lord-Lieutenant Awards at Lancing College.
At the start of the ceremony, the Best Reservist Awards were presented to the winners from East and West Sussex. These were kindly sponsored by Sussex Chamber of Commerce and presented by their Chief Executive Officer, Ana Christie.
The Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex, Mr Andrew Blackman CStJ, then awarded 3 Meritorious Service Certificates, 2 Cadet Forces Medals, the the SSAFA Irlam Trophy and 3 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets were appointed.
The Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, Lady Emma Barnard, then awarded 7 Meritorious Service Certificates, 3 Cadet Forces Medals, the best Tri-Service Cadet and 4 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets were appointed.
Photo credit: Stewart Turkington Photography
The Lord-Lieutenant awards ceremony is a formal and prestigious event; recognising individuals who demonstrate the volunteer ethos and to build and nurture the enduring relationships that are so important to your County and local community. This is done through the awarding of Medals and His Majesty Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificates for Meritorious Service, amongst other awards. His Majesty Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificates for Meritorious Service were instituted in order to afford public recognition to those members of the Reserve and Cadet Forces whose efforts are not recognised by the twice yearly Honours Lists.