2025 Lord-Lieutenant Awards of West Yorkshire: Awards

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire recognises individuals from the Reserves and Cadet Forces in the county with top honour

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Mr Ed Anderson CBE, officially appointed the 2025 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets of West 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 Huddersfield Army Reserve Centre 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 the High Sheriff of West Yorkshire, Christopher Brown, The Rt. Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen and Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Liz Smaje and The Rt. Worshipful the Mayor of Wakefield, Councillor Maureen Tennant-King.

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 West Yorkshire said:

“I am delighted to recognise a distinguished group of reservists, cadet force adult volunteers and military support staff for their exemplary service. These individuals have demonstrated unwavering commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community in West Yorkshire, contributing to the excellence of our region’s reserve and cadet forces. I also welcome the appointment of the 2025-2026 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets, the highest honour a cadet can achieve. Three outstanding young individuals, selected for their exceptional leadership and dedication, will support the Lieutenancy Office this coming year and represent the admirable values of the Cadet Force and its service to the community.”

West Yorkshire award recipients full list

The following individuals were recognised for their outstanding service:

Reserves:

Corporal (RM) James Whitworth, Royal Marines Reserve Merseyside, Leeds Detachment

Sergeant Mark Frain, 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment, 299 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers           

Corporal Gavin Day, 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment, 299 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers           

Lance Corporal Damian Cameron, 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment, 299 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers

Cadet Force Adult Volunteers:

Captain Graham Wood, Yorkshire North and West, Army Cadet Force, HQ, E Company, Wakefield              

Civil Servant:

Frederick Wadsworth, 4th Battalion The Royal Yorkshire Regiment

Cadets:

Petty Officer Cadet Leah-Page Broadfoot Sea Cadet Corp, TS Aurora (Bradford)             

Colour Sergeant Kelsie Quinn, Yorkshire North and West Army Cadet Force, Huddersfield Detachment            

Cadet Warrant Officer Samuel Jones, 2387 (Pudsey) Squadron, South and West Yorkshire Wing              

Meet the 2025 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets of West Yorkshire

Statement from the 2025 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets of West Yorkshire

Petty Officer Leah-Paige Broadfoot says, “This appointment means so much to me because it shows how far I’ve come since joining Sea Cadets. I’m proud to represent my unit and to support the Lord Lieutenant, and I’m excited to take on the new opportunities and responsibilities this role brings.”

Colour Sergeant Kelsie Quinn adds, “It’s an honour and privilege to be able to represent the Army Cadet Force as Lord-Lieutenant Cadet.”

Cadet Warrant Officer Samuel Jones says, “Being appointed as Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet is the staple of my cadet career so far and enables me to continue to inspire current and future generations of cadets, while also representing the organisation that has helped me grow, and spread awareness of its many merits.”

Click here for more information about the Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards.