In his first public event, the Minister for Defence People and Veterans, Johnny Mercer MP, attended the Soldiering On Awards launch, adding his support to the call for nominations for the tenth Awards.

Hosted by The Royal British Legion, a packed audience heard from the Minister,  Soldiering On Awards Co-chairs Ren Kapur MBE and Tal Lambert MBE and previous nominators, winners and finalists.

We’re grateful to these Soldiering On Award supporters for their encouraging and inspirational words. See some of their key messages below.

Our keynote speaker

Johnny Mercer MP, Minister for Defence People and Veterans

 

The importance of nominating role models for the 10th Anniversary Awards

Lt Col Ren Kapur MBE, CEO X-Forces Enterprise, Co-chair Soldiering On Awards

 

Why we chose our nominee

Mark Collins, Assistant Director, The Royal British Legion

 

The impact on morale, credibility and finances as a result of winning

Nikki Markham, Founding Director, Battling On CIC; Soldiering On Award Winner, Innovation Award, 2016

 

The positive impact of a nomination

Justin Walker, Capita, Sponsor of the Education, Training and Development Award

 

Conversation surrounding diversity and inclusion

Karen Porter, Landmarc Support Services, Sponsor of the Defence Inclusivity Award

It’s a way of saying thank you…

Luke Delahunty, Soldiering On Award Winner, People’s Choice Award 2018

The thrill of being nominated

 

Being worthy of a nomination

Simon Brown, Soldiering On Award Winner, People’s Choice Award 2017

 

How the Awards have developed over the past ten years

Wg Commander Tal Lambert MBE – Co-Chair Soldiering On Awards

 

A year-long support programme for Soldiering On Award winners

Lt Col Ren Kapur MBE, CEO X-Forces Enterprise, Co-chair Soldiering On Awards

 

If you know someone who deserves recognition…

Nominations close soon so don’t delay!

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