Three Ascent staff have made it through to the finals of this year’s British Forces in Business Awards.
Cranwell QFI, Simon Dachtler; Culdrose Support & Services Manager, Martin Payne; and Cranwell Chief Pilot, Nigel Scopes, have all been recognised for their achievements.
Each year, more than 15,000 individuals leave the British Armed Forces with transferable skills and values nurtured in elite training and operational environments. Yet many face hurdles to establishing a meaningful second career, including misconceptions about military service and a lack of visible role models who transition successfully across different sectors.
The Forces in Business Awards were founded in 2018 to challenge those barriers head-on – spotlighting the talented individuals who transition from military service to high-value civilian careers.
It has since recognised over 2,000 veterans and reservists, drawing thousands of business leaders to flagship ceremonies in London, Glasgow and Washington DC.
The ‘Oscars of veteran employment’ event takes place in London on 26 June.
Best of luck to all the Ascent finalists!
