On the 25th October, we held our seventh annual Brize Recognition Awards for Valued and Outstanding Service (BRAVOS) to celebrate the best of Brize Norton.
The red-carpet, or in this case, gold-carpet event recognises those whose commitment and devotion make a positive difference to the Station and to the wider community. The nominees were put forward by their colleagues and all have made an outstanding contribution to RAF Brize Norton.
The awards included the Sporting Achievement Award which this year was won by the Horus 7s Ruby Team. The Horus 7s is a charitable rugby sevens team that encapsulates all that it is to be in the military family; achieving a world record for the longest 7s match in 2017, they recently undertook the longest 10s rugby marathon world record attempt, raising £4.5k for the RAF Benevolent Fund and Scotty’s Little Soldiers. Horus 7s use of sport to boost morale and welfare to personnel within Brize Norton and the local community has been exceptional and impressive in every regard.
The Valiant Volunteer Award was awarded to Senior Aircraftman Rob Thompson who is an inspirational individual, selflessly contributing to the RAF in everything he does. He commits his free time to organising Low Ropes sessions for the Local Cadets and primary schools. He has delivered team building sessions with both the 2267 Air Trg Corps and the local schools for over 200 children where he continually receives feedback praising him for the positive impact instilled in the groups. Senior Aircraftman Thompson has also raised over £2500 for charity through cycling events and bag packs.
Group Captain Dan James presented the Station Commander’s Award to Corporal Hayley Court who is an exceptional team player and continually motivates others in her charge to be the same. Her spirit of volunteering to do anything that helps the Station that makes her stand out. She has volunteered for countless tasks and events and she continues to give up her time over the Festive Period to actively support a voluntary group called ‘Christmas care for the homeless’. Corporal Court is an inspiration to all.
“People are the core of our business and the annual BRAVOS Awards provides the perfect opportunity for me to personally thank those who have excelled by making RAF Brize Norton a better place to live and work! Congratulations to this year’s nominees and winners; I am extremely proud of their outstanding contributions and achievements.”
Group Captain Dan James
Station Commander
RAF Brize Norton
Congratulations to all our nominees, and winners!
Sporting Achievement Award - Horus 7s Rugby Team
Valiant Volunteer Award - Senior Aircraftman Rob Thompson
Operational Lynchpin Award - Senior Aircraftmen Ren Phillips and Steven Williamson
Top Team Award - Survival Equipment Section
Inspired Innovation Award - Senior Aircraftman(Technician) Andrew Oglesby
Leadership Impact Award - Flight Sergeant Michael Rowlands
Group Captain F L Robinson DSO MC DFC Memorial Award - Sergeant Susan Marshman
Station Commander’s Award - Corporal Hayley Court
