Other awards are being presented as follows – our grateful thanks to our sponsors.
Making a Difference Awards
- Cllr Pete Barrow – for his outstanding commitment, dedication and contribution to Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority during more than 39 years of service as both an Officer and a Member.
- FF Jonathan Oliver – for his commitment and dedication to delivering an exceptional training experience to a large number of firefighters in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.
- SM Dave Slawinski, WM Mark Evans, Nan Bains and Stella Mortazavi – for their commitment and dedication to engaging with members of the Harbour Project in Swindon to deliver fire safety awareness training.
- T/CM Ollie Simons – for his commitment and dedication to engaging with farmers across Wiltshire to deliver effective fire safety messages within our agricultural community.
- FF Lee Smitten – for his commitment and dedication in organising the Swindon fire station open day in 2023 and implementing an extremely successful ‘quiet hour’ for those with neuro-diverse needs.
- Alan Boyden – for his commitment and dedication to supporting the Biker Down initiative since 2019.
On-Call Employers
- Fordbrook Interiors Ltd, Pewsey
- HMP Portland
- Sherborne School for Girls
Fire Fighters Charity Awards
- Outstanding Contribution by a Team – Westlea fire station
- Outstanding Contribution by an Individual – Rich Cowley
