His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire recognises reservists, cadets, cadet volunteers and military support staff in the county with top honour
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Professor Dame Hilary Chapman DBE, officially appointed the 2024 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets of South Yorkshire and presented the Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards to individuals for their exceptional commitment to services in the cadet and reserve forces. The ceremony was held last night at Manor Top Training Centre, Sheffield and was hosted by the Reserve Forces and Cadet Association for Yorkshire and the Humber. The event was attended by military officers and personnel including by The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Jayne Dunn and the Civic Mayor of Doncaster, Councillor Julie Grace.
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.
The Lord-Lieutenant’s Award is also 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 South Yorkshire said:
“I am delighted to recognise this year’s recipients from South Yorkshire who have made significant contributions to our Reserve and Cadet Forces and the wider community. Their dedication embodies the spirit of selfless service and a commitment to duty in the highest regard. I would also like to congratulate the newly appointed Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets of South Yorkshire, all of whom have demonstrated exceptional leadership within their units and squadron. I look forward to their support at future lieutenancy engagements.”
South Yorkshire award recipients full list
The following individuals were recognised for their outstanding service:
Reserves
Warrant Officer Class 2 Paul Elder 150 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps, 219 Transport Squadron
Staff Sergeant Trevor Cooke 75 Engineer Regiment, 106 Field Squadron Royal Engineers
Cadet Force Adult Volunteer
Lieutenant Commander (SCC) Fraser Avill RNR, Eastern Area Sea Cadet Corps
Lieutenant Commander (SCC) Jennifer Avill RNR, Eastern Area Sea Cadet Corps, South Yorkshire
Chief Petty Officer (SCC) Michael Horsfall Eastern Area Sea Cadet Corps, Doncaster unit
Sergeant Major Instructor Martin Green HSY ACF, Greenhill detachment
Married couple receive awards on the same evening
Two recipients had a special celebration receiving awards last night. Husband and wife, Lieutenant Commanders Fraser Avill and Jennifer Avill, were recognised for their outstanding service to the Cadet Forces – a first for the Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards in South Yorkshire.
Lt. Commander Jennifer Avill said, “We were both really pleased to hear the news that not only had we been nominated, but had both also been chosen to receive this prestigious award. It was lovely to share the evening with our family, young son and friends”
Having worked together in the Sea Cadets for the past 14 years in different roles, just made it even more special to share the night together.”
HM Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire with (L to R) Cadet Company Sergeant Major Abdulla Abdulwahed, Cadet Sergeant Louis Taylor, Cadet Flight Sergeant Ellie Woodhead and Cadet Sergeant Matthew Bruce
Cadets
Cadet Sergeant Louis Taylor, Royal Marines Cadets, TS Sheffield
Cadet Sergeant Matthew Bruce, Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force, Birdwell detachment
Cadet Flight Sergeant Ellie Woodhead, 103 (Doncaster) Squadron, South and West Yorkshire Wing
Cadet Company Sergeant Major Abdulla Abdulwahed, Army Cadet Force Combined Cadet Force, Fir Vale School Academy Trust
Meet the 2024 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets of South Yorkshire
Click here for more information about the Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards.