Announcing the sponsors of the 2023 Celebrating Forces Families Awards
Within the many events and awards evenings that happen across the UK’s Armed Forces network the Celebrating Forces Families (CFF) Awards is the only one that focuses purely on the UK’s military families. Join the CFF Team in celebrating the sponsors who have chosen to support this year’s Awards evening taking place at the Victory Services Club, London on 28th April 2023.
Now in its second year, the inaugural event last year was a resounding success with feedback asking us to run it again. Those who joined in on the celebrations shared how the Awards helped all 28 finalists feel valued and appreciated.
Youngest CFF Award winner – 9 year old Isobel Keating’s Mum, Clare recently got back in touch with the CFF Event Team:
“I just wanted to send you a message and say how much of an impact being nominated for the 2022 awards had on Isobel and to say thank you!!
“You guys are amazing.”
Isobel and Mum, Clare Keating
Our youngest finalist at the 2022 Awards
Live Streaming the Celebrating Forces Families Awards
Reaching families who couldn’t join us, or were based overseas weren’t left out either. Media Partners, BFBS live streamed the event so that the Awards could be enjoyed remotely. Armed Forces Advocate of the Year winner 2022, Nadine Monks was at the event with her husband. Their two young children were actually watching the Awards from home and were able to watch their Mummy be announced as the winner and watch her walk up onto stage and receive her award – how magical was that!
Headline sponsor representative from Barclays Military and Veterans Outreach Team, Paula Molyneaux said:
“Barclays was delighted to be recognised as Exemplar Employer of the Year at the inaugural 2022 Celebrating Forces Families Awards, celebrating the incredible achievements of the Armed Forces families. We were inspired by the many stories shared throughout the evening and are excited to be the headline sponsor for this year’s awards.”
Exemplar Forces Family Friendly
Award Winners 2022
Barclays
Celebrating Forces Families sponsors 2023:
Headline Sponsor: Barclays
Reception sponsor: Compass group
Media Partner: BFBS
Green Room sponsor: RAF Families Federation (RAFFF) in partnership with the Annington Trust
Choir Sponsor: Naval Families Federation and RAFFF
Awards:
Inspirational Family Member of the Year (headline award): Barclays
Young People’s Award: Giving back to the Armed Forces community: Right Management
Family Volunteer(s) of the Year: HSBC
Overcoming Adversity: Individual award: M&S
Military Family Charity of the Year: Centrica
Social Media Influencer of the Year: Amey
Armed Forces Families Advocate(s) of the Year: Mott Macdonald
Small Business Owner of the Year: Supporting the Unsung Hero and X-Forces Enterprise
Away from Home: Amazon
Forces Family Friendly Employer of the Year: Forces Employment Charity
CFF Awards Chair, Sarah Walker reflects on the work so far:
“These awards recognise the determination, skills and resourcefulness of those within our Armed Forces community. The event team is made up of representatives from 15 military organisations; all who volunteer their time outside of their day jobs. I am so proud of this working group showing collaborative working at its best. We also know we couldn’t make the Awards happen without our fabulous sponsors – they are all so passionate about supporting these Awards and we thank them wholeheartedly for working with us to acknowledge and celebrate military families.”
Our presenters for the 2022 Awards
Actor and SSAFA Ambassador, Antony Cotton with BFBS Presenter, Amy Casey
The Awards evening
Friday 28th April 2023 will see a formal dinner and awards ceremony held at the Victory Services Club, London. The Awards are supported by the Ministry of Defence through its Partner Employment Working Group.
Celebrating Forces Families Awards 2022
Celebrations in the Green Room
Follow the CFF Team as the 2023 events unfold:
Twitter: @CFFAwards
Facebook: @CelebratingForcesFamilies
Insta: @celebratingforcesfamilies
Imagery ©Al Topping Photography and Helen Holt Photography