The exceptional contribution of members of the Armed Forces community was celebrated at this year’s Soldiering On Awards, at Park Plaza Westminster Hotel. Presenter and journalist Jeremy Vine returned to host the 14th annual ceremony.
Chief of Defence People, Vice Admiral Phil Hally CB MBE, said: “The Soldiering On Awards celebrate the courage, resilience and teamwork that define our Armed Forces. As Chief of Defence People, I see the dedication of our personnel, veterans, families and supporting organisations. Their collective efforts are the foundation of our strength.”
Lt Col Ren Kapur MBE, Chief Executive of X-Forces Enterprise and the awards, said: “The Soldiering On Awards was spectacular, bringing together the highest levels of leadership from government, business and charity to celebrate the remarkable stories of our military community making a difference in society.”
In addition to the awards, the evening featured performances from a number of musicians and entertainers, including soprano Christina Johnston, Army cadet piper Harry Gordon and The Queen’s Gurkha Signals performed the Nepalese Khukhuri dance.
The 2024 award winners were:
Animal Partnership Award –Hero Paws
Inspiration Award –Hari Budha Magar MBE
Healthcare & Rehabilitation Award –VICTOR Intensive Treatment Service, Combat Stress
Defence Inclusivity Award – Maj Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE
Family Values Award – John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation
Business Start-up Award – Phillip Jones, The Chocolate Soldier Ltd
Business Scale-up Award – Nick Orde-Powlett, TIB Services Ltd
Business Community Impact Award –Brendan Williams, Building Heroes
Education, Training & Development Award –CAPSLOCK
Employee Champion Award –Andy White (Barclays)
Working Together Award – Sunderland City Council Armed Forces Partnership
Lifetime Achievement Award – Tony Wright