Black Country heroes awarded British Empire Medal by Lord-Lieutenant on behalf of King Charles III
Black Country heroes were given their British Empire Medals at Birmingham Council House this week.
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The Lord-Lieutenant for the West Midlands Derrick Anderson handed out the medals to sixteen people from the West Midlands named from this year’s King’s Birthday Honours and New Year Honours.
Five Black Country residents were honoured for their volunteering and helping others and will forever be able to use BEM after their name.
The Lord-Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Derrick Anderson CBE, who has recently taken up the position, believes the recipients reflect the depth and breadth of caring and goodwill that many people provide in the West Midlands.
He said: “It is an absolute pleasure to bestow the BEM awards upon so many deserving recipients and meet these wonderful people who give so much of their time to make our region a better place.
"They are an inspiration to us all.”
From Wolverhampton Louis Connor Johnson has been fundraising for charity since he was eleven years old, galvanised by his nan being in a hospice and a friend’s illness with cancer. Over 18 different charities have benefitted from Louis’ campaigns including Compton Care and Midlands Air Ambulance.
