BEM Awards

The British Empire Medal (BEM) is awarded by HM The Queen in recognition of individuals that have performed outstanding services to their communities, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.  Just over 300 people in the United Kingdom received a BEM medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List of 2017 and three are from Bristol.  In a ceremony at The Merchants’ Hall on 23 January, the Lord-Lieutenant of Bristol Mrs Peaches Golding OBE presented BEM medals on behalf of The Queen.  As pictured left to right here, those recognised for their noteworthy contributions are Mr Peter Wilkinson (for services to music), Mr Duncan Struthers (for services to the community in Hillingdon, London) and Mrs Celia Jane Leatt (for services to the community in Bristol).  The proud recipients celebrated their tremendous achievements with light refreshments for their families and friends.