Young first aiders honoured at inaugural Youth Awards
Young first aiders from across Derbyshire
were honoured during the county's first ever St John Ambulance
Youth Awards night.
Outstanding Cadets and Badgers
Dozens packed into the main hall at county headquarters for the
celebration, designed to recognise outstanding Derbyshire Cadets and Badgers.
Principal Youth Officer Carl Makins said
picking the winners had been a tough job: 'The entries were
extremely strong, and it was heartwarming to read about people who
give hours and hours of their time over the years.'
Chair of Council, Dr Cheryle Berry, said: 'I'm
immensely proud to be here tonight. What we've seen is the family
of St John in action and I pay huge tribute to you all. Without you
all, the lives of people in Derbyshire would not be as good or as
safe. It's clear this evening that the future of youth in this
county is in extremely good hands.'
The oldest winner was Ernie Maycock, aged 80,
of West Park in Chesterfield, who was presented with the
Lifetime Achievement Award for his services to St
John Ambulance youth.
Badger First Aid award went to Emily
Salmon (9), who didn't panic when her mum fainted in the
bathroom, but put her in the recovery position and raised the
alarm. And just weeks later - during a trip to Toys'R'Us as a
reward for her quick actions - Emily used her first aid skills
again when a young boy collapsed with hypoglycemia.
Cadet First Aid award went to Rebecca
Legg (15), who is one of only two peer educators in the
county, training other youngsters of her own age in life-saving
skills. She has used her first aid to help people on a number of
occasions. Most recently she was taking part in a Cadets' activity
day at Markeaton Park when one of the leaders slipped and
dislocated her knee.
County Cadet of the Year is Martin
Crompton (15), who joined St John Ambulance nine years ago
and has already achieved his Grand Prior award. He was able to put
his skills into practice when a friend suffered a serious knee
injury during a football game.
Other award winners:
Deputy County Cadet - Shannon Herberts (15)
Lord Lieutenant's Cadet - Jayne Williams (17)
Badger of the Year - Lara Cocking (10)
Outstanding Badger - Alex Staley (9)
Community Badger - Nathan Dillon (7)
Caring Badger - Luka Burrell (9)
Active Cadet - Ryan Smith (15)
Cadets' Cadet - Huw Stacey (13)
Community Cadet - Lauren Smith (16)
Youth Leader award - Bridget Mullarkey of Staveley
Badger Set of the Year - Bolsover
Cadet Unit of the Year - Glapwell
Division of the Year - Pleasley