Army Cadet Leaders Lieutenant Steven Ronner and Staff Sergeant Tony Treadaway of Middlesex & North West London ACF proudly received the prestigious Jack Petchey Outstanding Youth Leader Awards at the Army Headquarters in Hammersmith on Monday 30^th January 2012.

The Awards were presented by Honorary Colonel Adrian Drage OBE and was in recognition of the outstanding leadership, energy and drive which, as volunteers, Steven and Tony had devoted to the young Army Cadets in Middlesex and North West London Army Cadet Force.

Steven, who is originally from Pimlico, now lives in Bromley and travels twice weekly to run the 235 Westminster Detachment (London Scottish). He joined as an adult leader in 1998. In addition to the Jack Petchey Award Steven was also presented with the Cadet Forces Medal for his long service to Army Cadets.

“I am very honoured and proud to have received this award, said Steven, “It’s a real boost to morale and recognition of the work that the volunteers in Army Cadets just get on and do”

A former Army Cadet himself at Heston Detachment, Tony of Nene Gardens Hanworth, decided to rejoin as an adult leader when he was too old to remain as a cadet. He currently serves at 197 Feltham Detachment (Royal Regiment of Fusiliers) which meets at the Cadet Centre, Elmwood Avenue.

“This is a huge honour and something of a surprise too” says Tony. “I was completely unaware and I’m just very proud to be on the receiving end of this award”

Established in 1999, The Jack Petchey Foundation gives grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged 11-25. The Foundation exists to raise the aspirations of young people, to help them take advantage of opportunities and play a full part in society. The Leader Award has been designed for young people to thank and celebrate the adults who support them. Linked to the Achievement Award Scheme, the Leader Award enables schools and youth organisations to honour the dedication and commitment of staff and volunteers - particularly those who go 'the extra mile' to support young people.