Honours medal presentation ceremony held at County Hall

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards, praised the outstanding achievements of four Pembrokeshire residents as she presented them with their insignia in a prestigious medal ceremony held recently at Haverfordwest.

Hosted by the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr Pat Davies, the event took place in the Council Chamber at County Hall. The Lord-Lieutenant was assisted by Cadet Ben Power.

The ceremony consisted of the presentation of an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), two British Empire Medals (BEM) and a Queen’s RVS Platinum Jubilee Award.

Mrs Patricia Mawuli Porter OBE, founding director of Metal Seagulls and Fafali Aircraft in Haverfordwest, was presented with an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to aviation. The OBE is awarded for a Distinguished Regional or County-wide role in any field, through achievement or service to the community including notable practitioners known nationally. The first certified female civilian pilot in Ghana, and only black female aircraft inspector for the LAA and BMAA in the UK, Patricia is an inspiration, mentor and role model within the aviation and wider community.

The British Empire Medal is awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown. It rewards a sustained, local contribution or innovative, high-impact work.

Veteran sports journalist and fundraiser Mr William Carne BEM, of Treffgarne, was presented with a British Empire Medal for services to sport and charity.

Mrs Yvonne Evans BEM, parish clerk to Marloes and St Brides Community Council for 43 years, was presented with a British Empire Medal for voluntary services to the community in Pembrokeshire.

WI member Mrs Leah Pitman of Fishguard was presented with the Queen’s RVS Platinum Jubilee Award for her work with members of the Pembrokeshire Federation of the WI to create and co-ordinate the distribution of many handmade items to people in need. The award celebrates the generosity and dedication of volunteers who do extraordinary things every day.

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards said: “I am so delighted to meet all of these inspirational Pembrokeshire residents and to congratulate them all most warmly on behalf of His Majesty The King. 

“They are truly an inspiration to us all in the community.”

Also in attendance were the invited guests of the medal recipients, and the Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr David Simpson.

Pictured above at the presentation ceremony are (centre) Cllr Pat Davies, Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, with His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Dyfed Lieutenancy Cadet Ben Power, and Council Leader Cllr David Simpson.

Pictured above is Mrs Patricia Mawuli Porter OBE who was presented with an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), for services to aviation. Mrs Mawuli Porter OBE is pictured with His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Dyfed Lieutenancy Cadet Ben Power, the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Pat Davies, and Council Leader Cllr David Simpson.

Pictured above is Mr William Carne BEM who was presented with a British Empire Medal for services to sport and charity. Mr Carne BEM is pictured with His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Dyfed Lieutenancy Cadet Ben Power, the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Pat Davies, and Council Leader Cllr David Simpson.

Pictured above is Mrs Yvonne Evans BEM who was presented with a British Empire Medal for voluntary services to the community in Pembrokeshire. Mrs Evans BEM is pictured with His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Dyfed Lieutenancy Cadet Ben Power, the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Pat Davies and Council Leader Cllr David Simpson.

Pictured above is Mrs Leah Pitman of Fishguard who was presented with the Queen’s RVS Platinum Jubilee Award. Mrs Pitman is pictured with His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Dyfed Lieutenancy Cadet Ben Power, the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Pat Davies and Council Leader Cllr David Simpson.