HEREFORDSHIRE businesses have been awarded for their intelligence and surveying work with the army.
Alcocks Limited and C4i Systems Limited received their Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) silver awards alongside eight organisations who had theirs revalidated from 2017.
The West Midland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (West Midland RFCA) awards took place on Wednesday, September 21, at the National Memorial Arboretum.
The awards were launched in 2014 to recognise employer support for the wider principles of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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All winners at Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) silver awards
The scheme encompasses bronze, silver, and gold awards for the employers that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to Defence and the armed forces community.
This includes the reserves, service leavers, armed forces veterans, the wounded, injured and sick, cadets, military spouses or partners and their families.
Reputable property surveyors Alcocks Limited, based in Wormbridge, Golden Valley, was awarded the silver award under the defence employer recognition scheme.
It offers services in building surveys, building pathology, conservation, and dispute resolution.
C4i Systems Limited, in Rotherwas, is an intelligence systems providing networked combat solutions catering to all types of military combatants as well as to intelligence agencies, homeland security forces, law enforcement agencies and first responders.
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Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) silver awards
David Marshall, business development director of C4i Systems, said: "This award means a great deal to C4i Systems, with most of our personnel having served in the armed forces, including myself.
"We recognise first hand, the outstanding contribution that our serving personnel, veterans and their families can make to our organisation.
"Unsurprisingly, the skills those team members have developed in the military have made them superb additions to our team.
"The scheme also helps shape how we support the veterans and cadets working within our organisation.
"This award formally recognises our commitment to ensuring the fair treatment of all staff who have served or will serve in the armed forces.
"And we don't plan to stop at silver, we aim to continue this work with the hope of achieving the gold award soon."
Philip Sinclair, regional employer engagement director for West Midland RFCA said: "Many congratulations to them all, we look forward to continuing our work with them."
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