Your chance to celebrate forces families
Do you know of a UK military family member who has done something extraordinary to support the Armed Forces Community?
The first-ever Celebrating Forces Families (CFF) awards will be held on Friday 29 April 2022 at the Victory Services Club.
It will give thanks for the undeniably huge contribution UK military families make to the whole armed forces community and the Ministry Of Defence is supporting the event through its Partner Employment Steering Group.
Shortlisted nominees will be invited to be part of the awards evening and tickets to attend will be on sale individually or for tables of 10.
How to nominate
Simply visit celebratingforcesfamilies.co.uk choose your category and then nominate the person you know who deserves recognition.
Nominations can acknowledge simple acts of kindness or recognise someone who has overcome adversity through a key life experience.
You can also nominate a business that is run by a military family member while living a mobile lifestyle.
Or perhaps celebrate a forces friendly employer who actively seeks to employ family members of those who serve.
Let us hear those amazing stories of contribution that we know are out there.
What awards are there?
Inspirational family member of the year
This is for someone who has gone the extra mile as a family member of the Armed Forces community. And, as a result of their efforts, they have also helped inspire others.
Young people’s award: Giving back to the Armed Forces community
For a child of someone who serves who has given their time and energy to the betterment of the Armed Forces community.
Family volunteer of the year
This could be a military family or individual family member of any age who has volunteered towards an Armed Forces cause.
Overcoming adversity
An award for a military family member who has experienced and achieved success despite living through an unfortunate event, experiencing difficulties or challenges. Challenges might be mental, emotional or social - or all three.
Military family charity of the year
A charity which has provided exemplar support to Armed Forces families during 2021.
Social media influencer of the year
For someone who is part of the military family, has more than 5,000 followers on a social media platform and has been instrumental in spreading the word and supporting the Armed Forces community online.
Armed Forces Advocate(s) of the year
The winner would be someone who publicly and positively supports the Armed Forces. This could be a school, group/club, family or an individual.
Small business owner of the year
This award is for a military family member who has set up their own business due to the nature of a mobile lifestyle in the Armed Forces and made it the best it can be, no matter what size.
Exemplar Forces friendly employer of the year
For an employer who has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, uses Forces Families Jobs and is actively seeking and supporting the employment of partners of those who Serve in the Armed Forces.
Meet the hosts
BFBS the Forces Station broadcaster and Royal Air Force Reservist Amy Casey will be co-hosting the evening alongside a guest presenter.
Partners and sponsors
BFBS is the media partner for Celebrating Forces Families event and will be producing and live-streaming the event.
Other sponsors are:
- Headline sponsor - Parkdean Resorts
- Reception sponsor - Harrison Clark Rickebys
- Award sponsors - Parkdean Resorts, Anglia Ruskin University, Right Management, Naval and RAF Families Federations, Mott MacDonald, Defence Discount Service, Marks & Spencer and Supporting the Unsung Hero, Military Wives Choir and Barclays.
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