2 Islanders have received their British Empire Medals for their services to conservation, education and wildlife rehabilitation – as announced in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon presented Jacquie Wilson and Angela Hewitt with their BEMs at Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust in Blackwater last Tuesday (17th October).
Angela, founder of Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust, received the BEM medal for her services to conservation and education.
Angela said:
“It’s a huge honour and a shock, I am just overwhelmed.”
Jacquie, Founder Isle of Wight Hedgehog Rescue, received her BEM Medal for service to wildlife rehabilitation.
She said:
“Like Angela I feel very honoured to receive this award. We were so happy to have the presentation at Naturezones because it meant we could have our volunteers with us. We could not manage without them”
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