We are pleased to Announce on behalf of The Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields, that the following Awards have been made in The St George’s Day honours round, April 2025.
On behalf of The District Leads Tim and Paul, The County Lead Ian, The Wharfedale Awards Board Chairs plus Mark Stageman (the County Award Board’s chair) may I offer huge congratulations indeed to all those listed below. These Awards recognise truly exemplary service to young people and volunteers across our Scouting family. On behalf of all our Scouting family here in West Yorkshire, The County Lead Ian wishes to thank all of you at this special time for your exemplary service, your unswerving commitment to Scouting and most importantly for all you have done to create so many special memories for the young members of our Scouting County.
Silver Acorn – For specially distinguished and appreciably better than outstanding service.
Trevor Oates – 2nd Otley
Alan Pratt – Otley Methodists
The Bar to The Award of Merit – This represents further outstanding, keen, conscientious, imaginative, and dedicated service over a sustained period.
Nicola Carter – 1st Ben Rhydding
Matthew Carter – 1st Ben Rhydding
The Award of Merit
Craig Grandison – Menston
Robin Guy – 2nd Otley
Mark Hargrave – 2nd Otley
Tim Haskins – District
Roy Ruddle – 2nd Otley
Adrian Stacey – District Explorers/Otley Bridge
Beryl Thompson – Burley in Wharfedale
Howard Thompson – Burley in Wharfedale
Corey Woodhouse – 1st Ben Rhydding
The Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service
Conrad Easton – Otley Parish
Robert McCandless – 2nd Otley
Helen Turner – 2nd Otley
Best Regards to all, David Shaw MBE & Peter Bennett – Awards Board Chairs (Wharfedale)