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Award recipients and their citations

RecipientNWFS Position / LocationAwardCitation
Amelia ReynoldsLondon FBGoldFor tremendous commitment to supporting women in the Fire Service. Amelia has done sterling work as NWFS London Region Representative. At national level, she has campaigned to ensure that Control staff are given the best possible facilities and support.
Ann-Marie Spencer (posthumous)London FBGoldFor unfaltering work as a pioneer of equality and diversity in the Fire Service; particularly her determination and commitment to the establishment and development of NWFS and its work.
Fiona GlenisterLondon FBGoldFor outstanding commitment to the support of women in the Fire Service, including dedicated service to NWFS as London Regional Representative.
Lisa JacksonHertfordshire FRSGoldFor tireless dedication to the work of NWFS; especially in her long-term role as Eastern Region Representative. Lisa ran numerous events and helped and mentored many members of the Fire Service.
London Fire BrigadeLondon FBGoldFor exceptional commitment to supporting women in the Fire Service. The Network will always be grateful for the outstanding moral and practical support of its aims and activities.
Marcia Kellyex London FB, now in USAGoldFor immense maturity and resilience in her struggle to survive in the Fire Service, when faced with racism and sexism. Marcia spent years working in support and networking of women; in doing so, she personified the change she wanted to see.
Margaret PentonPFCO/EO Mgr West Mids FRS (retired)GoldFor pioneering work in equality and diversity in the Fire Service; particularly her work in promoting women's issues. Margaret motivated senior managers and national organisations and assisted in arranging early women's conferences.
Sally HarperLondon FBGoldFor championing women's issues in London Fire Brigade and elsewhere. Sally has worked hard to improve personal development and other facilities at work, especially maternity support; ensuring women are given the best possible opportunity to develop and advance in the Fire Service.
Bruce HoadNorthants FRS: DCFO (retd)SilverFor his long-term support of NWFS; and for championing of equality & diversity as core values at local, regional and national level
Craig KelsallFire Service CollegeSilverFor long-running support of NWFS; and for outstanding dedication to the organisation and running of NWFS conferences
Susan CogleyLancashire FRSSilverFor founding the 'Pool of Life' and 'Paddlers for Life' charity groups, while showing courage and determination in twice overcoming breast cancer herself. Sue is a source of strength for women with cancer, and an inspiration for so many others.
Alan PelloweWest Mids FRSBronzeFor dedication to supporting women in the Fire Service; especially NWFS and its activities, resulting in the largest ever attendance by West Midlands Fire & Rescue Service at the 2009 Conference.
Tony DunsterLondon FBBronzeFor his career-long dedication to supporting women in the Fire Service. As a manager, a mentor and an NWFS volunteer, Tony has demonstrated immense commitment to the practicalities of equality and diversity.

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