Representatives from 100 winning organisations collected their Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards during an event at the National Army Museum in London.
Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter spoke to those in attendance before handing out certificates at a fantastic evening, which also included music from the Welsh Guard Drummers, Band of the Scots Guards Trumpeters and The Band of the Royal Yeomanry.
General Sir Nick Carter.
Six organisations from the HRFCA area received awards for their outstanding support to the Armed Forces community. They were Aberdeenshire Council, IED Training Solutions, Knockhill Racing Circuit, Police Scotland, Stirling Council and West Dunbartonshire Council.
The winners from the HRFCA area.
Bill Howatson (Aberdeenshire Council), Ian Clark (IED), Stuart Gray (Knockhill), Iain Livingstone (Police Scotland), Kristine Johnson (Stirling Council), and Geraldine Lyden (West Dunbartonshire Council) collected the awards.
The MOD’s ERS Gold Awards represent the highest badge of honour available to those that employ and support those who serve, veterans, and their families.
The scheme continues to grow year on year with awardees doubling in the last 12 months, taking the total to 228.
Welsh Guard Drummers.
Employers have won awards for initiatives such as employing veterans, supporting individuals transitioning out of the Armed Forces into a new career and providing flexibility for Reservists. Included in the 100 recipients are 23 Local Authorities, 13 NHS Hospitals and Trusts and 29 SMEs.
The awards ceremony took place on 12 November.
A Guard of Honour welcomed the guests.
Kristine Johnson (Stirling Council) and Chief Constable Iain Livingstone (Police Scotland).
