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In June 2010 Gunner Steven Gadsby (pictured to the right with his partner, Lorna) who helped carry Mark under fire, was awarded  the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross from her Majesty the Queen, and Lance Sergeant Leon Peek was mentioned in dispatches for his part in taking over the leadership and holding the platoon together. All the platoon soldiers behaved with exceptional bravery to get Mark back to safety on 9 May 2009.

In April 2011 a number of new awards have been given, including our first major award – for new equipment to help a young man win points in the hope of joining the England Canoe Slalom Squad. The number of schools participating in our Schools Awards scheme has widened to include more state schools, and awards have been given to them.

Award Winners 2011

Charterhouse School

Samuel Jenkins and Jonathan Pacey to stage a debut concert in Guildford of a new group set up in April 2011, the Mousai singers.

Charter Community School, East Dulwich

Niamh Davis, Roisin Mcaweany and Mimi Smith to write, produce and direct a play to perform at school.

Dulwich College

Alex Scott-Malden, Angus Johnston to cycle Land's End to John O'Groats.

Mossbourne Community Academy, Hackney

Faruk Saliu, Brandon Onyagunga for a five-day cycling challenge in France.