Ammo & Company is delighted to congratulate this year's 2025 Community Award winners, recognising cadets who have made an outstanding contribution to their units, local communities, and the wider cadet movement.
Representing Ammo & Company at the awards ceremony, Tommy Dalman joined fellow supporters, volunteers, and cadets in celebrating the achievements of this year's recipients.
Commenting on the event, Tommy said:
"It continues to be a fantastic event and is always worth making the time to attend. Every year I am impressed by the calibre of the cadets recognised through the Community Award. Their commitment, leadership, and contribution to their communities are truly inspiring."
The Community Award remains an important opportunity to recognise young people who go above and beyond, and Ammo & Company is proud to continue supporting an initiative that shines a spotlight on the very best the cadet community has to offer.
To see the full list of winners please click here
Cadet Cameron Mills Bristol & the Channel Islands ACF
Cadet Cameron Mills has transformed his own challenges into a force for good in his community by founding Reboot, a project that collects unwanted football boots, cleans and repackages them, and donates them to children and young people who otherwise could not afford them, removing financial barriers so they can play football. Cameron found a welcoming environment at Bristol Rovers Community Trust, where he discovered a passion for coaching and now regularly volunteers at Premier League Kicks sessions, including disability football and diversion programmes for young people at risk, where he helps design and lead training alongside staff‑. Through his sustained volunteering, leadership and the impact of Reboot, Cameron is doing more for his community than many adults, all while balancing his education and Army Cadets commitments.
Cadet Deaken-James Towle Durham ACF
Cadet Deaken-James Towle has shown remarkable commitment to tackling homelessness in his community through his work with Shildon Alive, where he volunteers to organise and distribute practical care packages. Crucially, he secured extra funding and support by writing formal letters to the local mayor and councillors, speaking at a council meeting, and building partnerships with local businesses, care homes, wellbeing groups and more. Cadet Deaken-James’ initiative has increased donations, strengthened multi-agency working and ensured vital resources reach vulnerable people. Through his leadership, determination and willingness to give up his own time, Deaken-James has inspired other cadets and young volunteers to get involved in community action and shown how one young person can drive meaningful, lasting change. “I hope more people realise it doesn’t matter how old you are, if you want to help the homeless, you can.” – Cadet Deaken-James Towle
Adult Volunteer Winner - Humberside & South Yorkshire ACF
Captain Vicki Brooks has shown exceptional leadership and vision by growing the Eyes On Hands On volunteering project in her community, which gives cadets meaningful opportunities to clean, research and care for war graves while learning about local history and service. Through determined advocacy, she helped persuade the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to change national policy so that under 18s could take part under trained leadership, then became the first accredited leader in her region and mentored others to follow. Coordinating teams across South Yorkshire, Doncaster, Hull, Thorne and Rotherham, she has built a sustainable, multi-site programme that benefits cadets, adult volunteers and local communities, earning civic recognition and media coverage while ensuring the memory of the fallen is honoured for years to come.
Presenter of Awards- Former British Army Major, Sally Orange MBE, is an endurance athlete, motivational speaker and mental health campaigner, who holds the unique distinction of being the only person on the planet to have completed a marathon on every continent dressed as different pieces of a fruit! Passionate about championing young people, she is the first and only female National Ambassador for Army Cadets UK.
Sally has devoted her time to fund-raising and campaigning about mental health having faced her own challenges with severe depression and chronic anxiety. Sally is passionate about tackling the stigma around mental ill health.
Special Guest- Hari Budha Magar MBE is a record-breaking Nepalese mountaineer and former British Gurkha soldier who lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan in 2010. He made global history by becoming the first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest, and the first to complete the Seven Summits.
