Honouring services to environmental health at the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners’ Military Awards 2024

The livery and honoured guests attend the annual celebration, an acknowledgement of environmental health provision in our military

The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) hosted their annual Military Awards on the 24th of September. This year, the prestigious event took place at the historic and beautiful Stationers’ Hall in London which dates back to the 17^th century.

The ceremony was attended by Lorraine Larman the Master of the WCEC, alongside Darren Marston the Senior Warden, Kevin Meighan the Junior Warden, and Mike Jenkins the Clerk of the WCEC. Special guest speakers on the day were Lord Mayor Elect Alderman Alasdair King and Major General Ewan Carmichael CBE.

The WCEC has a long-standing tradition of supporting, recognising and honouring the exceptional contributions the Military’s environmental health technicians and cadets. They consistently demonstrate high levels of skill, knowledge, and dedication in the face of various challenges, whether at home or abroad. This year’s awards celebrated the outstanding achievements and contributions to environmental health by several individuals.

The following awards were made:

• Post Graduate Medical Officer General Practice Award – Captain Daniel Snelson
• Army Senior Non-Commissioned Environmental Health Technician Award Officer Staff Sergeant Hall
• Army Junior Non-Commissioned Environmental Health Technician Award Officer Staff Sergeant Shaw
• Royal Air Force Environmental Health Technician Award – Warrant Officer Tillett,
• Reserve Forces Award for Excellence in the Field of Environmental Health – Captain Netherton
• Best Army Cadet – Cadet Oloyede-Aliyu
• Best Sea Cadet – Cadet Ellis Chamberlaine
• Best Royal Marine Cadet – Marine Cadet Max Owe
• Best Air Training Corps Cadet – Cadet Alexandru Corcodel

Lorraine Larman, Master of the WCEC, remarked, “The WCEC is very proud to continue a robust relationship with the cadet corps and environmental staff. We are constantly seeking future leaders for environmental cleaning, particularly as the sector confronts mounting global challenges. Supporting young people in their development is crucial, as they bring fresh perspectives and energy that can help our industry thrive in the future.”

If you would like to find out more about the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners, its initiatives, events or membership, please email clerk@wc-ec.com or visit www.wc-ec.com