Awards handed to 'truly remarkable' WMAS volunteers

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND STAFF ARE HONOURED AT WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE AWARDS

- By JOSEPH RICHARDS

DOZENS of West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) workers were honoured for their long service and excellence at its annual awards.

There were two ceremonies held earlier this month The Staff Long Service & Excellence Awards and Excellence in the Community Awards with almost 700 guests attending across the two nights.

This year, 77 members of staff were recognised for having given 20 years of service to WMAS; 11 were commended for 25 years' service; nine received certificates for 30 years' service; six were honoured for 35 years in the Trust; two celebrated the landmark of 40 years of service, whilst one member of staff was rewarded for an incredible 45 years.