Lord Lieutenant presents medals to six Pembrokeshire MBE and BEM recipients

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards, presented Pembrokeshire recipients of the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and British Empire Medal (BEM) with their insignia recently at special ceremonies held at County Hall in Haverfordwest.

The Lord-Lieutenant was assisted by Lord-Lieutenant Cadets Alfie Anderson and Chris Harries, and the recipients were welcomed to County Hall by the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr Mike James.

The recipients’ awards were announced in the Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours and New Year’s Honours over the last two years; the presentation of their medals having been delayed until Covid restrictions had been relaxed.

The MBE is awarded for an outstanding achievement or service to the community. This will have had a long-term, significant impact and stand out as an example to others.

The BEM is awarded for a ‘hands-on’ service to the local community. This could be a charitable or voluntary activity, or innovative work that has made a significant difference.

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards said: “It is a very great pleasure to present these MBE and BEM medals to such worthy and deserving recipients in our community. They are truly an inspiration to us all.”

Emma Jenkins BEM

Emma Jenkins BEM, Founder of the DPJ Foundation, was presented with a British Empire Medal for Services to Charity.

Ms Jenkins BEM, of Clarbeston Road, is pictured with Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards, Lord-Lieutenant Cadet Alfie Anderson and Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Mike James.

A teacher at Prendergast School, Ms Jenkins was congratulated by her pupils following the ceremony (lead image)

Cllr Philip Baker BEM

Councillor Philip Baker BEM, Pembrokeshire County Councillor for Saundersfoot, was presented with a British Empire Medal for Public Service during Covid-19.

Councillor Baker BEM is pictured with Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Lord-Lieutenant Cadet Alfie Anderson and the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Mike James.

Sharron Lusher MBE

Mrs Sharron Lusher MBE, former Principal of Pembrokeshire College, was presented with a MBE for Services to Further Education in Pembrokeshire.

Mrs Lusher MBE is pictured with Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Lord-Lieutenant Cadet Chris Harries and the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Mike James.

Gwyneth Evans BEM

Miss Gwyneth Evans BEM, was presented with a British Empire Medal for Services to the Community in Fishguard.

Miss Evans BEM, of Fishguard, is pictured with Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Lord-Lieutenant Cadet Chris Harries and the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr Mike James.

Susan Rees BEM

Mrs Susan Rees BEM, Advanced Nurse Practitioner for infection prevention working across Community and Primary Care, was presented with a British Empire Medal for Services to Healthcare.

Mrs Rees BEM, of Johnston, is pictured with Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Lord-Lieutenant Cadet Chris Harries and the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Mike James.

Liam Hewitt BEM

Mr Liam Hewitt BEM was presented with a British Empire Medal for Services to the Community during Covid-19 while working for Pembrokeshire Care Society.

Mr Hewitt BEM is pictured with Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Lord-Lieutenant Cadet Chris Harries and the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Mike James.

(All images: Pembrokeshire Council)