Award recognises individuals from the Reserves and Cadet Forces in the county with top honour
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Mr James Dick OBE, officially appointed the 2025-26 Lord-Lieutenant Cadets of the East Riding of Yorkshire and presented Lord- Lieutenant Awards to individuals for exceptional commitment to services in the cadet and reserve forces. The event was held last night at 150 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps’ base at Middleton Barracks in Hull and was hosted by the Reserve Forces and Cadet Association for Yorkshire and the Humber. In attendance was: the High Sheriff of the East Riding of Yorkshire Michael Rice; The Rt. Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Kingston-upon-Hull and Admiral of the Humber Councillor Cheryl Payne; Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council Councillor Liam Dealtry; Town Mayor of Driffield Councillor Fred Smith; Town Mayor of Goole Councillor James Cooper; and Mayor of Pocklington Councillor Roly Cronshaw.
About the Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards
The Lord-Lieutenant’s Award recognises cadets, cadet adult volunteers, reservists and military civilian support staff for their extraordinary efforts and supplements honours bestowed by His Majesty The King in the New Year and Birthday Honours Lists.
Cadets awarded become one of the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets of their county supporting the Lord-Lieutenant at many ceremonial duties throughout the year. Duties can range from Royal Visits to services such as Remembrance Day. To receive this, cadets must be of the highest standard with excellent bearing, good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with others. Recipients should hold the rank of at least Able Cadet or Cadet Sergeant and should have been a cadet for at least two years. This award is the highest honour a cadet can achieve and offers opportunities unique only to the cadets recognised as Lord-Lieutenant Cadets.
Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers recognised
The awards are given to adult volunteers of any rank serving in the reserves and cadet forces and specifically recognise exceptional service rather than the length of time served as well as to military-civilian support staff for their work in the forces.
Deepest Gratitude
HM Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire said:
“It is a great privilege to present the 2025 Lord-Lieutenant Awards and celebrate the extraordinary dedication of cadets, reservists and cadet adult volunteers in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Among those recognised are our 2025 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets, young individuals of exceptional character who embody the highest standards of leadership, teamwork and commitment. I look forward to their support in this upcoming year.
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all recipients for their outstanding contributions, which strengthen the proud legacy of our Reserve and Cadet Forces and inspire us all.”
Pictured: HM Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Mr James Dick OBE with the 2025-26 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets, left to right, Cadet Sergeant Jessica Moynihan-Case, Cadet Sergeant Marcus Langrick, Cadet Warrant Officer Finnley Sprakes
East Riding of Yorkshire award recipients full list
The following individuals were recognised for their outstanding service:
Reserves:
Colour Sergeant Craig Shirt, 4th Battalion The Royal Yorkshire Regiment
Cadet Force Adult Volunteers:
Captain Elizabeth Drury, Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force
Captain Kate Jackson, Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force
Sergeant Major Instructor Robert Kirk, Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force
Staff Sergeant Instructor Stephen Broadhead, Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force
Corporal Thomas Cooper, Central and East Yorkshire Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Lieutenant Andrew Clark, Pocklington School Combined Cadet Force
Flight Lieutenant Patrick Dare, Pocklington School Combined Cadet Force
Cadets:
Cadet Sergeant Jessica Moynihan-Case, Eastern Area Sea Cadets
Cadet Sergeant Marcus Langrick, Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force
Cadet Warrant Officer Finnley Sprakes, Central and East Yorkshire Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Meet the 2025 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets of North Yorkshire
About his appointment, Cadet Warrant Officer Finnley Sprakes says, “Representing my squadron and our county as Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet is one of the greatest honours of my life and cadet journey to date. I can’t wait to help spread awareness of the incredible opportunities available to young people through our organisations.”
Click here for more information about the Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards.