Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 3rd July 2025 Issue no. 1169
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Honouring services to environmental health at WCEC Military Awards 2024
The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners has just hosted its annual Military Awards. This year, the event took place at the historic and beautiful Stationers' Hall in London which dates back to the 17th century.
The ceremony was attended by Lorraine Larman - Master of the WCEC, alongside Senior Warden Darren Marston, Junior Warden Kevin Meighan and Clerk of the WCEC Mike Jenkins. Special guest speakers on the day were Lord Mayor Elect Alderman Alasdair King and Major General Ewan Carmichael CBE.
The WCEC has a longstanding tradition of supporting, recognising and honouring the exceptional contributions made by the Military's environmental health technicians and cadets. They consistently demonstrate high levels of skill, knowledge and dedication in the face of various challenges, whether at home or abroad. This year's Awards celebrated the outstanding achievements and contributions to environmental health by several individuals.
The following awards were made:
* Post Graduate Medical Officer General Practice Award - Captain Daniel Snelson
* Army Senior Non-Commissioned Environmental Health Technician Award Officer Staff Sergeant Hall
* Army Junior Non-Commissioned Environmental Health Technician Award Officer Staff Sergeant Shaw
* Royal Air Force Environmental Health Technician Award - Warrant Officer Tillett,
* Reserve Forces Award for Excellence in the Field of Environmental Health - Captain Netherton
* Best Army Cadet - Cadet Oloyede-Aliyu
* Best Sea Cadet - Cadet Ellis Chamberlaine
* Best Royal Marine Cadet - Marine Cadet Max Owe
* Best Air Training Corps Cadet - Cadet Alexandru Corcodel
Lorraine Larman, Master of the WCEC, remarked: "The WCEC is very proud to continue a robust relationship with the cadet corps and environmental staff. We are constantly seeking future leaders for environmental cleaning, particularly as the sector confronts mounting global challenges. Supporting young people in their development is crucial, as they bring fresh perspectives and energy that can help our industry thrive in the future."
The WCEC is one of 111 Livery Companies which are based upon trades, industries and professions and carry on the ancient traditions of the Guilds and Livery Companies which started in the 12th century. Formed in 1972 as the Guild of Cleaners and subsequently known as the Guild of Master Cleaners, the Company was granted full Livery Status in 1986 as the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners, the 97th Livery Company of the City of London. HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh was an Honorary Freeman of the Company.
The Company aims to encourage and maintain high standards of practice and integrity while promoting and supporting education, training and research projects within the cleaning industry. Examples of its efforts to raise the industry can be seen in its achievement of a Royal Charter in 2010, and granting of its Charter of Registered Practitioners, in 2021.
Find out more about the WCEC, its initiatives, events or membership, via:
E: [email protected]
W: www.wc-ec.com
24th October 2024