Monday 15th April 2019
The shortlisted nominees for the seventh annual RAF Benevolent Fund awards have been announced. The winners of the nine award categories will be revealed at a special ceremony on 27 June in London.
Nominations were open to the public via the Fund’s website and the shortlist was carefully chosen by a panel of expert judges. The awards celebrate and recognise the stand-out contributions made by a few of the many dedicated individuals and corporate partners who support the RAF Benevolent Fund.
RAF Benevolent Fund Chief Executive Air Vice-Marshal David Murray said:
“The RAF Benevolent Fund Awards is our opportunity to share the successes of the past year with the incredible supporters who make our work possible. In this our centenary year, we reflect on 100 years of support given to the RAF Family, looking after them during the tough times, and look forward to celebrating the inspirational fundraisers and donors who keep that work going.
“Congratulations to all those who have been nominated, it is always a very difficult decision to choose just three nominees in each of the categories. We see all of our supporters as winners, their dedication to our cause is what will keep us motivated for another 100 years of support.”
The shortlist, in alphabetical order, is:
Above & Beyond
SAC Mark Bissett
Si Footer
John White
Airplay Youth Worker of the Year
Sarah Marum, RAFC Cranwell
Kathryn Smith, RAF Waddington
Sharon Pollard, RAF Wittering
Air Training Corps Squadron or University Air Squadron of the Year
282 East Ham Air Cadets
University Birmingham Air Squadron
Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron
Corporate Fundraising Activity of the Year
Co-op Lincolnshire Ltd
Fairthorn Farrell Timms
Heroes Drinks
Fundraising Team of the Year
April Fools’ Club
Kinloss RAF Widows
RAF 100 Celebration Team – Broomhall Estate
Outstanding Support from an Organisation
Ascot Racecourse
Goodwood
University of the Highlands and Islands Moray College
RAF Station of the Year
RAF Fylingdales
RAF Henlow
RAF Odiham
RAF Stations Challenge Cup
MOD Abbey Wood
RAF Halton
RAF Honington
Welfare Caseworker of the Year
Peter McGraghan
John Sharpe MBE
Stephen Uzzell
The RAF Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity, and last year spent £21million supporting more than 53,000 people.
Image: Last year’s winners at the RAF Benevolent Fund Awards. Photo: RAF Benevolent Fund
See also: Military support organisations
