Our Awards

NHS Lanarkshire honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

NHS Lanarkshire honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces. Congratulations to health and social care staff across Lanarkshire after they received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community. DMWS Welfare Officers Kenny and Ash...

Outstanding Charitable Contribution Award for services during Covid 19 pandemic

DMWS Welfare Officer Ashley Winter along with Mike Davey from The Veteran Support Centre, Herefordshire, have been acknowledge for their outstanding work helping isolated veterans during the pandemic at The Armed Forces Community Lockdown Awards In Partnership With Hugh James and Pathfinder Magazine...

Jess Liston talks to BFBS Radio about diversifying during a pandemic supporting serving personnel, veterans & their families.

Jess liston, regional manager south talks to George Medlake, BFBS Radio about how in a “year like no other” DMWS has evolved allowing the organisation to be proactive and continue to support those in need. And how the recent work has been recognised by winning Charity of the Year at the...

Defence Medical Welfare Service win Charity of the Year

30th April, 2021: Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) have been awarded Charity of the Year at the South West Business and Community Awards. The award recognises the work delivered by DMWS in the South of England supporting the armed forces, veterans, police officers, The Merchant Navy and their...

DMWS Welfare Officers Demmie Savvides and Stacy Loizou win Team of the Year Award

DMWS has teams working in hospitals and the community in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Cyprus. The pandemic made 2020 challenging and the most difficult of years with all members of staff in the organisation reacting and adjusting routine working practices to continue to deliver our vital...

DMWS shortlisted for Charity of the Year at the South West Business & Community Awards

We are pleased to announce that Defence Medical Welfare Service have been shortlisted for The Charity of The Year at the South West Business and Community Awards. This is a huge achievement with over 1,000 nominations and 83 entries within this category. The award nomination recognises the work de...

Finalist for 'Role Model of the Year' at Veterans Awards 2020

DMWS Welfare Officer Ashley Winter is a finalist for the ‘Role model of the year’ at The English Veterans Awards. He is dedicated and passionate about helping the Armed Forces Community in Herefordshire and has helped many people by improving their ability to live independently, reducing...

DMWS Welfare Officer receives Commendation Award

Demmie, one of our great Welfare Officers, has been awarded the Commander BFC Commendation for ‘unwavering commitment and professionalism’.

Soldiering On Award Winner is A Real Inspiration

The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) Welfare Officer Nathan Cumberland wins the ‘Inspiration Award’ in the 2019 Soldiering On Awards. This prestigious military awards recognises the outstanding achievements of service personnel, both individuals and groups that support the armed forces commu...

Defence Medical Welfare Service Team Achieves Runner-up in the PEN National Award!

DMWS are delighted to announce that the charity has been awarded runner-up in the ‘Partnership Working to Improve the Experience’ category. The DMWS South Project was recognised for its work in a special awards event, sharing their inspiration and experience with fellow nominees.

DMWS Team Wins NUH Honours 2018

NUHonours Awards are one of the ways Nottingham University Hospital say ‘thank you’ and recognises the exceptional contribution and hard work of staff who make up Team NUH.

Achieving Gold - HRH The Earl of Wessex Awards DMWS

Prince Edward and the Defence Secretary, the Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP presented special awards to organisations that support the armed forces and their families by offering training, work placements and employment.

AF Covenant Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award

Alongside 50 other organisations, DMWS was honoured to receive notification of our Gold Award 2018 President of the South East Reserve Forces’ & Cadets.

DMWS proud winner of the Soldiering On Award 2018

DMWS has been awarded this year’s Soldiering on Award in the International Award category recognising the Charity's support to the Armed Forces community in the UK and abroad.

High Sheriff's award for Police Medical Welfare Service

We are delighted to receive the High Sheriff of Hampshire Award for the professional welfare support we have provided to Hampshire Constabulary.

DMWS shortlisted for two prestigious Awards

DMWS is delighted to announce that the charity has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2018 Soldiering On Awards in two categories, and The Charity Film Awards.

DMWS Training Manager wins MHFA Award

Mark Perryman, Training Manager for DMWS, was announced winner of Mental Health First Aid England special recognition award 'Most Supportive MHFA Friend' at the 2017 MHFA Award Ceremony in Birmingham.

MoD Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award

DMWS has been re-awarded the MoD Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award for our exceptional support to the Armed Forces community. Being recognised for our work is a real honour.

Soldiering On Awards 2017: Military welfare advocate and veteran Nicky Murdoch

THOSE she has helped have faced combat and have often paid the price with horrific injuries and mental health problems.

Women In Defence Awards 2016

DMWS Chief Executive Nicky Murdoch attends the Women In Defence shortlisted nominee event

DMWS awarded Sovereign's Medal

We are thrilled to announce that DMWS have been awarded the Sovereign’s Medal of Merit from The Order of St John. The award is given in recognition of the significant contribution that DMWS have made to the provision of humanitarian support over the last 72 years.

DMWS Staff Honoured for Outstanding Achievement

Three members of DMWS staff attended a prestigious ceremony in London yesterday to receive the Order of John for their service.

DMWS Staff Receive Awards from HM The Queen

Lt General Gordon Messenger has received a top honour in The Queens Birthday Honours List.

DMWS Awarded for Supporting Reservists

On THE 13th November 2014, DMWS, along with seventeen other key businesses based in the South of England, was invited by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to Blenheim Palace to receive a Silver Award in recognition of their outstanding support to the UK’s Armed Forces, Regular and Reserve.

DMWS staff thanked by Princes William and Harry

DMWS were extremely proud to be invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace last night hosted by the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry.

Military & Civilian Health Partnership Awards 2013

Military and Civilian Health Awards 2013 DMWS were proud to win a Military & Civilian Health Partnership award under the category Healthcare for/by Deployed Forces at the annual Military & Civilian Health Partnership Awards held in Cardiff on the 21st May 2013. DMWS was judged the best in th...