Emergency service workers honoured with King’s Coronation Medals

Ambulance personnel recognised for long-standing dedication to public service

Frontline members of the Isle of Man Ambulance Service (IMAS) have been recognised for their service the King's Coronation Medal.

Twelve recipients - including 11 IMAS staff and one Volunteer Community First Responder - were presented with the medals by His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer, at a ceremony held at The Roundhouse in Braddan on 31 March.

The medals are issued in recognition of long-standing dedication to public service.

In the UK, around 400,000 of these medals have been awarded to individuals including frontline emergency workers, members of the armed forces, and public service staff with over five years' service.

Will Bellamy, Head of Ambulance Services said: “Once again, I feel privileged to have been joined by The Lieutenant Governor to issue these one-in-a-lifetime Coronation medals to members of my team.

“It is an honour to take some time out and reflect on the dedicated service that we provide to the Island’s Community on a 24-hour basis, 365 days a year.

“I am incredibly proud of all that IMAS do and am extremely lucky to be able to lead such a committed and driven workforce.”