8 November 2024 | 0 minutes read

AWE Graduate wins at the 2024 LGBTQ+ defence awards

AWEPride is pleased to announce that one of our engineering graduates has won the ‘Graduate or Apprentice of the Year Award’ at the 2024 LGBTQ+ Defence Awards.

Hosted this year by BBC news anchor Jane Hill, the 2024 LGBTQ+ Defence Awards celebrated achievers from the Defence Industry who have significantly contributed to LGBTQ+ progress.

Aaron who is a member of AWEPride was presented with the award for the support given to new joiners and to colleagues who are transitioning, for ongoing work looking at gendered language in library and IT services, running events in support of the LGBTQ+ inclusion calendar whilst balancing professional responsibilities.

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