More than 100 volunteers across Wales have been recognised in the latest Scouts Roll of Honour, celebrating their exceptional contribution to young people and communities.
The honours recognise outstanding service, leadership and dedication across the movement, from local group volunteers to recipients of Scouting’s highest national awards.
Many of those recognised were in attendance at the annual Day of Celebration and Achievement at Windsor Castle yesterday, 26 April, where award recipients from across the UK gathered to receive their honours in person. The event marked a significant moment of recognition, celebrating the commitment and impact of volunteers at the very heart of Scouting. The ceremony also showcased young people from Wales who were members of the prestigious colour party leading the parade, highlighting the shared impact of both volunteers and young people across Scouting.
ScoutsCymru supports nearly 14,000 young people aged 4 to 25 every week, made possible by over 4,600 volunteers who give their time to deliver safe, inclusive and life-changing experiences. These awards highlight the scale and impact of that commitment across every part of Wales.
From Flintshire and Wrexham in the north, through Powys, to Cardiff, the Valleys and West Wales, volunteers have been recognised across a wide range of honours. These include Chief Scout’s Commendations for Good Service, Awards for Merit and Silver Acorns, through to prestigious national honours such as the Silver Wolf, awarded for service of the most exceptional nature.
The roll of honour also recognises acts of dedication and courage, with awards presented for meritorious conduct and gallantry, reflecting the breadth of contribution made by volunteers across Wales.
Among those recognised is David James of Aberdare, who has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours for services to young people.
These awards represent thousands of hours of voluntary service, often over many years, supporting young people to build confidence, develop skills for life and play an active role in their communities.
Jon Williams, Chief Volunteer for Wales, ScoutsCymru said:
“These awards are a powerful reminder of the incredible commitment of our volunteers across Wales. Week in, week out, they give their time to create opportunities for young people to grow in confidence, develop skills for life and feel a real sense of belonging.
“From those just starting their volunteering journey, to those recognised with some of Scouting’s highest honours for many years of service, each award represents a lasting impact on young people and communities. We are proud of every single person recognised in this year’s Roll of Honour and grateful for everything they do to make Scouting in Wales what it is.”
ScoutsCymru’s model is built on local volunteers supported by a national organisation that ensures safeguarding, training and programme quality. Without this volunteer workforce, Scouting would not be able to reach communities across all 22 local authorities in Wales.
Full list of award recipients:
| Award | Awardee | County |
| Award for Merit | Caroline Rhys | Clwyd |
| Award for Merit | Daniel Campbell | Clwyd |
| Award for Merit | Mark Bower | Clwyd |
| Award for Merit | Paul Underwood | Clwyd |
| Award for Merit | Lisa Reynolds | Clwyd |
| Award for Merit | Steven Barker | Clwyd |
| Award for Merit | Geraint Williams | Eryri a Môn |
| Award for Merit | Robert Hughes | Eryri a Môn |
| Award for Merit | Christopher Whitehead | Eryri a Môn |
| Award for Merit | Anthony Hodge | |
| Award for Merit | Jonathan Evans | Cardiff and Vale |
| Award for Merit | Ruth Jones | Cardiff and Vale |
| Award for Merit | Jayne Fowler | Cardiff and Vale |
| Award for Merit | Sian Waller | Cardiff and Vale |
| Award for Merit | Andrew Thomas | Cardiff and Vale |
| Award for Merit | Piers Hallihan | Cardiff and Vale |
| Award for Merit | Gareth Phillips | Cardiff and Vale |
| Award for Merit | Alyn Evans | Cardiff and Vale |
| Award for Merit | Christine Mallett | Cardiff and Vale |
| Award for Merit | Stephen Champion | Glamorgan West |
| Award for Merit | Debbie James | Glamorgan West |
| Award for Merit | Thomas Mainwaring | Glamorgan West |
| Award for Merit | Janet Horrell | Gwent |
| Award for Merit | Melanie Ralph | Gwent |
| Award for Merit | Stuart Dent | Gwent |
| Award for Merit | Jan-Paul Furtek | Gwent |
| Award for Merit | Laura Parsons | Gwent |
| Award for Merit | Ruth Hughes | Mid Glamorgan |
| Award for Merit | Fay Harding-Lewis | |
| Award for Merit | Carole Standfast | |
| Award for Merit | Carl Fitches | Ceredigion |
| Award for Merit | Cheryl Hain | Ceredigion |
| Award for Merit | Alex Harris | Ceredigion |
| Award for Merit | Thomas Barron | Ceredigion |
| Bar to the Award for Merit | Daniel Reynolds | Clwyd |
| Bar to the Award for Merit | Sarah Gibson | Pembrokeshire |
| Bar to the Silver Acorn | Lynn Thompson | |
| Bar to the Silver Acorn | Stephen Lewis | |
| Bar to the Silver Acorn | Barry Herring | |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Philip Hughes | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Susan Craig | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Craig Wade | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Karen Shaw | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Andrew Blundell | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Paula Blundell | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Jenna Tapley | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Rachael Lea | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Cerys Percival | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Gail Fairclough | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Gemma Davies | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Lianne Jones | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Andrew McGregor-Andrew | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Laura Watkins | Clwyd |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Donna Musgrove | Eryri a Môn |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Michael Smith | Eryri a Môn |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | David Cutts | Eryri a Môn |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Kathryn Webb | Eryri a Môn |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Louise Jones | Eryri a Môn |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Robert Evans | Eryri a Môn |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Rhys Griffiths | Eryri a Môn |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | David Beale | Brecknock |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Jenny Papamichail | Brecknock |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Clare Parsons | Brecknock |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Elizabeth Tiernan | Brecknock |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Benjamin Hanna | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Peter Holdstock | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Gavin Scaife | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Elisabeth Wheeler | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Ashley Cole | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Howard Harrington | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Neil Desmond | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Nicholas Rhydderch | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Rhys Browne | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | David Adams | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Rhiannon Jenkins | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | William Meiklejohn | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Colette Raymond | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Catherine Morris | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Sian Morris | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Cassandra Ricketts | Cardiff and Vale |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Steven Gunter | Gwent |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Peter Belsten | Gwent |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Rachel Forward | Gwent |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Carole Doubtfire | Gwent |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Mark Alford | Gwent |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | David Burridge | Gwent |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Sarah Burt | Gwent |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Daniel Clark | Gwent |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Shelley Clark | Gwent |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Angela Lewis | Gwent |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Susan O’Brian | Gwent |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Amanda Say | Gwent |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | paul Harris | Mid Glamorgan |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service | Mairead Small | Pembrokeshire |
| Chief Scout’s Commendation for Meritorious Conduct | Rupert Williams | Cardiff and Vale |
| Gilt Cross | Callum Smith | Mid Glamorgan |
| Silver Acorn | Joan DERMOTT | Clwyd |
| Silver Acorn | Alan Henshaw | Clwyd |
| Silver Acorn | Charles Leach | Clwyd |
| Silver Acorn | Michael Bailey | Clwyd |
| Silver Acorn | David Morris | Clwyd |
| Silver Acorn | Jonathan Parry | Brecknock |
| Silver Acorn | Helen Jones | Brecknock |
| Silver Acorn | Margaret Jones | Brecknock |
| Silver Acorn | Jane Hodge | Brecknock |
| Silver Acorn | Stephen Rayner | |
| Silver Acorn | Christina Rayner | |
| Silver Acorn | Peter Cloke | |
| Silver Acorn | Steven Sanders | Cardiff and Vale |
| Silver Acorn | Alison Docherty | Cardiff and Vale |
| Silver Acorn | Bryan Jones | Glamorgan West |
| Silver Acorn | Susan Meyler | Gwent |
| Silver Acorn | David Hann | Mid Glamorgan |
| Silver Acorn | Andrew Williams | Mid Glamorgan |
| Silver Acorn | Claire Norris | Mid Glamorgan |
| Silver Acorn | Ian Norris | Mid Glamorgan |
| Silver Wolf | David Bird | Eryri a Môn |
| Silver Wolf | Bernard Townsend | Gwent |
| Silver Wolf | John Bramhall |