Shortlist announced for 2022 RAF Benevolent Fund Awards

The RAF Benevolent Fund has announced the shortlist of nominees for its annual awards, which will take place in June. Members of the public were invited to make their nominations earlier this year via the Fund’s website and the shortlist was deliberated by a panel of judges.

The Fund's annual awards ceremony is an important opportunity for the charity to acknowledge, celebrate and thank all our supporters. From personnel, veterans and civilians tirelessly fundraising, to those delivering our welfare services on the ground, these efforts are key to ensuring that the Fund can continue supporting the whole of the RAF Family for years to come. 

Air Vice-Marshal Chris Elliot, Chief Executive at the RAF Benevolent Fund, said: "The Fund's annual awards ceremony is an important event in our calendar, allowing us to come together with our supporters and celebrate their efforts and commitment to our cause. 

"We would be unable to carry out our life-changing work without the significant support from these dedicated groups and individuals, so I'd like to extend my thanks and congratulations to every one of this year’s nominees." 

The 2022 awards recognise fundraising and welfare work that took place during 2021. The full list of shortlisted nominees is below. 

Above and Beyond
Wing Commander Mike Ainsworth
Julie Corbett
Archie Hadfield

Airplay Youth Worker of the Year
Ayleila Parry - RAF Brize Norton
Sharon Pollard - RAF Wittering 
Ian Savage - RAF Marham

Air Training Corps Squadron of the Year
2204 (Chesham & Amersham)
282 (East Ham)
2071 (Stamford)

Fundraising Team of the Year 
Scottish Torque Show Team 2021
The April Fools Club
617 Lossie Dambusters Crew

Outstanding Support from an Organisation
CCM Motorcycles 
Thales Charitable Trust
Wimbledon Foundation

RAF Station of the Year
Leuchars Station
RAF Coningsby
RAF Valley

RAF Stations Challenge Cup
Leuchars Station
RAF Spadeadam
RAF Valley

Welfare Caseworker of the Year
Pip Iles - Honorary Welfare Officer, RAFA Basingstoke
Ron Simpson - Honorary Welfare Officer, RAFA Norwich
Roger Woodward – SSAFA East Dorset

If you have any queries, please contact Ellen Brooks, Special Events Manager, on 020 7307 3321 or ellen.brooks@rafbf.org.uk.