Silent Service celebrates success at the Submarine Oscars
Serving and retired submariners, their families, friends and affiliates dressed up in their finest clothes for an evening of glitz and glamour to celebrate the best in the Submarine service.
The red carpet was rolled out at Glasgow's Hilton Hotel for the annual Submarine Service Awards, also known as 'The Submarine Oscars'.
Master of ceremonies for the evening was Commodore Paul Dunn, Commander Submarine Flotilla, who said: "It was a real privilege to host the Submarine Awards and my thanks go to everyone involved in the organisation of the evening.
"Gathering so many people from the submarine family together to recognise those individuals who have been at the forefront of submarine operations and also supporting our serving members and families made for a very special evening."
Chief Petty Officer Mark Jones, the event planner, said: "It's been a pleasure to organise an event of this scale, bringing the Submarine Service, their industrial partners and affiliates together for a night of enjoyment whilst strengthening liaison."
A raffle was held on the night to raise money for The Submarine Family – a network supported and overseen by the RNRMC that unites the whole submarine community.
Prizes included a hamper worth £600, a bespoke piece of submarine art from Military in Art, a weekend break in the China Fleet Club in Devon and a Mulberry Handbag worth more than £1,000.
Sponsors were – and additional support came from – The Submarine Family, Babcock, Thales, We Remember Submariners, Shearwater Marine Services, FAST-TSL, QinetiQ, Highland Park, Atlas Elektronik, Tunnocks confectionery, RB Safety and Rolls-Royce.
Who won at the Submarine Service Awards?
The Valiant Trophy
Awarded to HMS Vigilant (Port) as the first crew to excel in every element of Operational Sea Training for more than 10 years and presented to Cdr Iain Fergusson.
The Conqueror Trophy – for operational excellence in the underwater battlespace
Awarded to HMS Audacious
Naval Families Federation Award
Awarded to NFF advocates who enable naval families.
Nicola Trollope won the award for continued support to all within the naval community.
The Royal Navy Family and People Support Award
Awarded to Emer Flett, in recognition of their role as Service Pupil Advisor and providing the highest level of educational care to the children of the submarine community.
The Thomas Tunnock Award
Presented to Chief Petty Officer Iain Hamblin of HMS Triumph for providing the greatest influence of morale on board thereby generating an essential component of Operational Capability.
Submarine Engineering Excellence Award
Awarded to the Marine Engineering department of HMS Audacious for delivering engineering excellence.
The Sovereign Bowl
Awarded to HMS Artful Marine Engineering department for delivering a superior performance during Manoeuvring Room Training.
Lieutenant Commanders Paul McElroy and Sam Cameron received the award on the night.
The Orpheus Trophy
Sponsored by RB Safety and awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to submarine safety.
Petty Officer Robert Evans received this award on behalf of HMS Ambush Weapons Section.
The Submariners Association Award
Awarded to the Vanguard-class submarine trainee who has displayed the qualities and ethos of the submarine cadre and stood above their peers during initial training.
Presented to Chef Ellie Brown for displaying determination to succeed during Submarine Qualification.
The Molyneux Prize
Awarded to the Astute-class submarine trainee who has displayed the qualities and ethos of the submarine cadre and stood above their peers during initial training.
Gill Molyneux presented this award to Able Seaman Jack Viner for displaying courage, loyalty, discipline, integrity and respect for others throughout training.
The Dean Rogers MBE Submarine Family Award
Sponsored by The Rogers Family and awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to the wellbeing of the submarine community.
WO1 Dave Bathgate won this award for his sterling work in setting up the Military vs Cancer charity and raising more than £250,000.
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