People from across Wales were recently rewarded for their dedication and hard work on behalf of St John Ambulance Cymru at the charity’s annual Investiture Service at Llandaff Cathedral.
The charity’s volunteers and staff received a range of awards and recognition, including being invested into the prestigious Order of St John, with appointments and promotions to the working Order of Chivalry of the British Crown approved by His Majesty the King.
30 St John People were nominated to join, or be promoted within, the Priory for Wales for demonstrating values of devotion, togetherness, faithfulness, diversity and inclusiveness, while 21 individuals received long service awards for periods ranging from 10 to 20 years.
Ten St John Ambulance Cymru Cadets received their Grand Prior Awards, following the completion of 24 subjects over three years, while there were three Super Badger Award recipients for the charity’s youngest age group (5-11), having completed 12 subjects over the same period.
Paul Griffiths OBE KStJ JP DL, the Prior for Wales, said:
“The Investiture is one of the most important events in our calendar, as it gives us an opportunity to show our gratitude for all the efforts St John People make on behalf of our charity.
“This is also the first time in over a decade that staff have been recognised for their service alongside volunteers, which is an important change, as those in both paid and volunteer roles are equally important members of our family of St John, working together to deliver our goals and objectives.”
It was a particularly momentous occasion for Samantha Benson, who was admitted to the Order as Member in recognition of her over two decades of service, having fulfilled the role of Powys’ Deputy County Children and Young People Manager since 2022.
Samantha was also presented with a Certificate of Commendation alongside fellow Powys volunteer Huw Howells, with both being recognised for their actions in response to an incident which occurred on the A470 in the lead up to the 2024 Royal Welsh Show.
There was further recognition for the Benson family with Samantha’s daughter Caitlyn one of the charity’s Cadets receiving a Grand Prior Award.
It was also a significant date for Professor Kevin Davies MBE RRC TD DL, who was promoted to Knight of Grace in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Order of St John both nationally and internationally.
Prof Davies is Emeritus Professor of Nursing and Disaster Healthcare at the University of South Wales, formerly Vice Chair and Non-Executive Director of the Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust and spent six years as Independent Trustee of St John Ambulance Cymru completing his tenure in June 2023.
Most recently, he led the delivery of the international St John Grand Council meeting held in Cardiff in 2024, a role that required considerable time and careful planning to ensure the week of events was delivered successfully.
A Priory Vote of Thanks was presented to Cwmbran Total Construction in recognition of the company’s work to refurbish St John Ambulance Cymru’s Priory House headquarters in Cardiff, having overcome several unforeseen issues including a flood to complete the work in 2024.
Admissions and Promotions to the Priory for Wales of the Order of St John
Promotion to Knight of Grace
Prof Kevin Davies MBE, RRC, TD, DL Headquarters
Professor Kevin Davies has and continues to make an outstanding contribution to the work of the Order both nationally and internationally. He completed a full term as Trustee from 2017 to 2023, chairing the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee during that time. In 2024 Kevin led on the planning and delivery of the international Grand Council meeting held in Cardiff, a role that required considerable time and high levels of skill in planning and logistical deftness.
Promotion to Officer
Eve Chapper - Cardiff & the Vale
Mrs Chapper has been a stalwart of the Cardiff and Vale Team for thirty years; being Divisional Officer in Charge and Cadet Officer at Llanedeyrn Division. She is a strong advocate for Youth, actively contributing to the development of the Youth agenda within the Order. She is also an experienced and trusted trainer and one of the most enthusiastic and conscientious members in the county.
Nicholas Hoyal - Gwent
A member of the Gwent St John Council since 2014, Mr Hoyal has been instrumental in various leadership, fundraising and support initiatives. His background in the Gwent Army Cadets has shaped his efforts to raise funds to develop and support young members via the St John Gwent Division Training Day, an initiative aimed at boosting morale and volunteer engagement. He has recently been appointed Treasurer of the Council.
Nigel Morgan - Mid Glamorgan
Mr Morgan began his St John journey in 2017 in the Cardiff & Vale County, being appointed as County Training Officer the same year. In 2021he played a leading role in the national training review and in 2022 was appointed to his current role of Deputy Commissioner for Mid Glamorgan, where he instills and maintains the highest standards of delivery. He continues to train and assess trainers and acts as mentor to many DOICs.
lain Riley - Gwent
Since joining Gwent St John Council in 2015, lain Riley has made distinguished contributions that consistently exceed expectations. In 2024, he was appointed as the Council's Chair, further exemplifying his leadership and commitment to the organisation. His ability to secure funding and form strategic partnerships has strengthened St John's infrastructure in Gwent, ensuring better care and outreach and enhancing the volunteers' experience.
Jane Van-Tiel - Mid Glamorgan
Ms Van-Tiel has been a volunteer for twenty years and in that time has become one of the most reliable and highly respected individuals in the organisation. She has experience of most areas of St John and in 2023 was appointed as County Commissioner for Mid Glamorgan, a role in which she has shown great leadership. She has also been a member of the Priory's Ceremonial Team since 2017.
Matthew Vaughan - Powys
Mr Vaughan joined the Caersws Division in 2010. From his involvement with St John, he decided to train as a paramedic, qualifying in 2021. He has risen through the ranks, becoming a trainer in 2016 and Member in Charge of Caersws in 2018. His current role is Deputy County Training Manager. Matthew has a 'can do' attitude and prides himself in keeping the highest standards. He is an inspirational leader and mentor to many.
Admission as Officer
Rev Prof Hugh Houghton - Headquarters
Reverend Professor Houghton, an accomplished musical performer and composer, unselfishly gave his professional time and expertise to compose the musical score for the first ever Anthem of the Order of St John. As well as a full organ score, he wrote a four-part harmony choral setting. This enduring legacy to the international St John family will help to build a spiritual home for future generations.
Dr Luke Houghton - Headquarters
Collaborating with his brother Hugh, Dr Houghton provided St John with his expertise to write the first Anthem of the Order of St John in poetic Latin, centred on the motto "Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum' - 'For The Faith and in the Service of Humanity'. Taking the themes and outline for each verse, he painstakingly set it as a poem that beautifully captures the work and values of the Order.
Admission as Member
Meredith Austin-Bruce - Cardiff & the Vale
Mrs Austin-Bruce is a member of the Roath Division, having transferred from SJA England. She made an immediate impact where her ability to engage, support and encourage others is demonstrated and has had a positive impact on duties. Meredith was also an integral part of the small team organising the Grand Council Meeting last year, where her organisational skills and drive to achieve the highest standards came to the fore.
Samantha Benson - Powys
Ms Benson is a committed and talented volunteer who has given over two decades of service to St John. She is a true 'all-rounder' showing passion and experience in operations, children and young people (CYP) and community courses. In 2022 she was appointed Deputy County CYP Manager providing excellent leadership to the team. She is a role model to others and regularly volunteers over 400 hours per year.
Louise Bowen - West Glamorgan
Miss Bowen has been a dedicated member for thirty years and was appointed the Divisional Nursing Officer at Loughor Division in 2005. She can be found at a variety of duties such as local school fetes; the Gerallt Davies Help Point and the Principality Stadium. Her role as an NHS matron is put to full use in West Glamorgan's Clinical Division and she is described as a shining example of what a volunteer should be.
Jessica Bogunovic - Mid Glamorgan
Miss Bogunovic joined St John at the age of ten at the Aberdare Division, where she is now an active and highly respected member. Since becoming the Division's Cadet Officer in 2021 she has shown great commitment and dedication. She has grown the youth numbers by introducing new opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh and Amalfi awards, and has formed links with the Scouts, Guides and Police Youth volunteers.
Celyn Mai Clement - West Glamorgan
Miss Clement is a highly respected, enthusiastic and committed member. She has excelled throughout her St John journey achieving many accolades. A fluent Welsh speaker, she has translated courses and campaigns into Welsh and regularly appears on Welsh language television programmes. She has developed her skills and is now a SJAC Workplace Trainer. She is a huge asset to her county, and to the organisation.
David High - North Wales
Mr High has made a huge impact since joining the organisation in 2021 as part of the Covid-19 Vaccination Volunteer Scheme. He quickly became a popular member of the Rhyl Division, gaining experience and skills by taking on several key roles in North Wales, including his current role of County Operations Manager. He dedicates a huge number of hours to St John, completing a staggering 3,000 hours in the last two years.
Susan Hopkins - Cardiff & the Vale
Mrs Hopkins joined the Roath Park Division in 2019, establishing herself as a trusted and admired colleague. She attends many of the Cardiff duties, often at short notice. English-born Sue has shown diligence in learning the Welsh language and enjoys supporting the National and Urdd Eisteddfod. She is keen to teach the community about first aid, participating in Save a Life September and giving demonstrations to local groups.
Dafydd Howells - West Glamorgan
Mr Howells joined St John in 2018 following an esteemed teaching career. He took on substantial responsibility soon after, when he was appointed County Training Manager. Last year he became Acting County Commissioner and has immersed himself in all aspects of St John, completing 1900 hours in 2024 alone. He has been an advocate for improving volunteers' experience and recognising their achievements.
Jo-anne Howells - Mid Glamorgan
Since joining in 2007, Mrs Howells has become a vibrant and active member. She began as a Cadet Helper, later becoming the leader of the divisional cadet group. Becoming a trainer in 2015 has helped Jo-anne engage with the local community where she teaches the public the vital skills needed to save a life. In 2023 she took over the running of the county's Induction Unit, where she has streamlined the process of training new recruits.
Carol Jones - Headquarters
Mrs Jones is a high-performance Finance Director with an outstanding track record in financial and business management. She became a Trustee of the charity in 2024 at a time of financial challenge. She is Chair of the Finance and Resource Committee and sits on the Audit, Governance and Risk Committee. Her style and approach are commendable and her values of openness, diplomacy and humanity shine through.
Shaun Lewis - Mid Glamorgan
During his eighteen years with St John, Mr Lewis has shown a real dedication to the organisation, demonstrating many of our core values. He has worked with the youth members of Bedlinog Division, providing them with a varied and inclusive programme of activities He selflessly and successfully arranged a memorial service for a Bedlinog colleague and is a keen participant in fundraising work, and encourages others to get involved.
Jamie Line - Dyfed
Mr Line has been an exemplary member since joining the Cardigan Division in 2016. He has made a lasting impression in his current roles of Divisional Member in Charge and County Logistics Co-ordinator. In this latter role he can be relied upon to provide well-maintained equipment in a timely manner, and he also undertakes inspections and PAT testing at no charge, saving the charity hundreds of pounds each year.
Dr Christopher Martin OBE, DL - Dyfed
Dr Martin has been a driving force behind the creation and establishment of the newly formed Dyfed St John Council. He has secured partnership funding which has significantly contributed to our green energy initiative and was instrumental in acquiring funding for two defibrillators for the county. He brings to St John the highest standards of leadership, administration and personal conduct and represents the charity with distinction.
Gwion Morgan - Dyfed
Mr Morgan joined St John initially as a Cadet in 2012 and went on to qualify as a paramedic. In 2022 he was appointed County Deputy Operations Manager, a role in which he excelled. He also increased his involvement with the clinical team and now averages over 600 hours of duties per year. He is actively involved in national steering groups providing sound advice and was recently appointed as National Paramedicine Adviser.
Hadley Newman - Headquarters
A senior strategic communications leader and British Army Officer (Reserve), Mr Newman, serves as an independent member of the Fundraising and Engagement Committee. His philanthropic dedication to our Priory and sustained generosity has directly supported the maintenance of our Investiture Service here at Llandaff Cathedral. As an individual, he is one of the most generous donors to the charity.
Patrick Ng - Mid Glamorgan
Mr Ng began his St John journey forty years ago in Hong Kong, transferring to Wales in 2008. He is a dedicated member who is keen to support all activities, whether they be first aid duties, fundraising or public relations events. Using his financial background Patrick undertook the County Treasurer role for many years. He always conducts himself in a professional manner, demonstrating and promoting the values of the Order.
Dr Marc Penny - Headquarters
Dr Penny joined the organisation two years ago as a member of the People Committee, supporting the organisation's Human Resource function. In 2024 he became a Trustee of the Board, which takes on all legal and ethical leadership direction of the charity. He brings to St John a strong ethical background and over 25 years of expertise in governance, strategy development and people and organisational development change.
Joanne Rogers - Dyfed
Mrs Rogers has been a dedicated volunteer since joining the organisation in 2018. In her role as County Deputy Operations Manager, Jo has shown excellence in how she manages logistics for major events and partnership working with the National Fleet Co-ordinator. Her personal qualities make her a standout volunteer; she does everything with passion and integrity and consistently sets a good example to others.
Holly Seabrook - Mid Glamorgan
Miss Seabrook has volunteered with the Maesteg Division for sixteen years. In 2018 she took over the leadership of the division's cadet unit and is determined to give her cadets as many opportunities and experiences as possible, in order for them to grow and achieve their full potential. Under her leadership the unit has grown and thrived. She is a competent trainer and has been described as "engaging, encouraging and patient".
Rachel Stafford - Dyfed
Miss Stafford joined the Aberystwyth University LINKS Division in 2017 where she worked tirelessly to revitalise the division by providing training and mentorship to members. Despite the demands of studying for a medical degree Rachel took on the role of Deputy County Training Manager where she has further broadened her influence and impact. She has also played a key role in developing a county-wide CPD programme.
Susan Ward - Dyfed
Mrs Ward has been a member of St John since 2022 and has made a huge contribution to community training, school engagement and outreach programmes in that time. She has trained hundreds of people in basic life support and the use of AEDs, resulting in community groups making donations in recognition of her impactful work. She received the 'Highly Commended Volunteer of the Year' award at last year's West Wales Care Awards.
Long Service Awards
Sarah Betts - Headquarters
Awarded for 10 years’ service, currently serving as Financial Analyst.
Laura Hughes - Headquarters
Awarded for 10 years’ service, currently serving as Order Affairs Officer.
Ian McCarroll - Headquarters
Awarded for 10 years’ service, currently serving as Health, Safety & Environment Business Partner.
Gwion Morgan - Dyfed
Awarded for 10 years’ service, currently serving as National Paramedicine Advisor.
Hannah Probert - Gwent
Awarded for 10 years’ service, currently serving as Gwent County Deputy Children & Young People Manager.
Dr Georgia Williams - West Glamorgan
Awarded for 10 years’ service, currently serving as County Training Manager for West Glamorgan.
Jonathon Williams - West Glamorgan
Awarded for 10 years’ service, currently serving as County Operations Manager for West Glamorgan.
Andrea Jenkins – Headquarters
Awarded for 15 years’ service, currently serving as Falls Assistant.
Mark Raven – Headquarters
Awarded for 15 years’ service, currently serving as Urgent Care Assistant.
Lynne Coles - Headquarters
Awarded for 20 years’ service, currently serving as Contract Co-ordinator.
Mathew Hulbert - Headquarters
Awarded for 20 years’ service, currently serving as Senior Trainer.
Kate Lewis - Headquarters
Awarded for 20 years’ service, currently serving as Senior Finance Business Partner.
Youth Awards
Grand Prior Awards
Caitlyn Benson - Powys
Osian Bowen - Cardiff & the Vale
James Dally - Mid Glamorgan
Brynley Davies - Mid Glamorgan
Louise Gordon - Gwent
Sophie Howe - Cardiff & the Vale
Jack Humphreys - Mid Glamorgan
Matthew Langford - Cardiff & the Vale
James Morgan - West Glamorgan
Edward Stuart-Symes - Cardiff & the Vale
Super Badger Awards
Snow Sabat - Dyfed
Maddie Stone - Gwent
Isabella Wisdom – West Glamorgan
Priory Vote of Thanks
Cwmbran Total Construction - Gwent
Pobl St John yn derbyn cydnabyddiaeth haeddiannol yn ystod gwasanaeth Arwisgo blynyddol
Yn ddiweddar, gwobrwywyd pobl o bob cwr o Gymru am eu hymroddiad a'u gwaith caled ar ran St John Ambulance Cymru yng Ngwasanaeth Arwisgo blynyddol yr elusen yng Nghadeirlan Llandaf.
Derbyniodd gwirfoddolwyr a staff yr elusen amrywiaeth o wobrau a chydnabyddiaeth, gan gynnwys cael eu buddsoddi yn Urdd St John, gyda'r penodiadau a dyrchafiadau i'r Urdd Sifalri gweithredol y Goron Brydeinig wedi'u cymeradwyo gan Ei Fawrhydi'r Brenin.
Enwebwyd 30 o Bobl St John i ymuno â, neu i gael eu dyrchafu o fewn Priordy Cymru, am ddangos gwerthoedd ymroddiad, undod, ffyddlondeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant, tra bod 21 o unigolion wedi derbyn gwobrau gwasanaeth hir am gyfnodau rhwng 10 ac 20 mlynedd.
Derbyniodd deg o Gadetiaid St John Ambulance Cymru eu Gwobrau y Prif Brior, ar ôl cwblhau 24 o bynciau dros dair blynedd, tra bod tri derbynnydd Gwobr y Bathodyn Uwch o grŵp oedran ieuengaf yr elusen (5-11), ar ôl cwblhau 12 pwnc dros yr un cyfnod.
Dywedodd Paul Griffiths OBE KStJ JP DL, y Prior i Gymru:
“Mae’r Arwisgiad yn un o’r digwyddiadau pwysicaf yn ein calendr, gan ei fod yn rhoi cyfle inni ddangos ein diolchgarwch am yr holl ymdrechion y mae Pobl St John yn eu gwneud ar ran ein helusen.
“Dyma hefyd y tro cyntaf mewn dros ddegawd i staff gael eu cydnabod am eu gwasanaeth ochr yn ochr â gwirfoddolwyr, sy’n newidiad pwysig, gan fod y rhai mewn rolau cyflogedig a gwirfoddol yn aelodau'r un mor bwysig o’n teulu St John ni, gan gydweithio i gyflawni ein nodau a’n hamcanion.”
Roedd yn achlysur arbennig o bwysig i Samantha Benson, a gafodd ei derbyn i'r Urdd fel Aelod i gydnabod ei dros ddau ddegawd o wasanaeth, wedi cyflawni rôl Ddirprwy Reolwr Plant a Phobl Ifanc Sir Powys ers 2022.
Cyflwynwyd Tystysgrif Canmoliaeth i Samantha hefyd ochr yn ochr â’i chyd-wirfoddolwr o Bowys, Huw Howells, gyda’r ddau yn cael eu cydnabod am eu gweithredoedd mewn ymateb i ddigwyddiad ar yr A470 yn y cyfnod cyn Sioe Frenhinol Cymru 2024.
Derbyniodd y teulu Benson gydnabyddiaeth bellach, gyda merch Samantha, Caitlyn, un o Gadetiaid yr elusen yn derbyn Gwobr y Prif Brior.
Roedd hefyd yn ddyddiad arwyddocaol i'r Athro Kevin Davies MBE RRC TD DL, a gafodd ei ddyrchafu'n Farchog Gras, i gydnabod ei gyfraniad rhagorol i Urdd St John yn genedlaethol ac yn rhyngwladol.
Mae'r Athro Davies yn Athro Emeritws Nyrsio a Gofal Iechyd Trychinebau ym Mhrifysgol De Cymru, cyn Is-gadeirydd a Chyfarwyddwr Anweithredol Ymddiriedolaeth GIG Prifysgol Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru a threuliodd chwe blynedd fel Ymddiriedolwr Annibynnol St John Ambulance Cymru gan gwblhau ei gyfnod ym mis Mehefin 2023.
Yn fwyaf diweddar, bu’n arwain y gwaith o gynnal cyfarfod rhyngwladol Prif Gyngor St John a gynhaliwyd yng Nghaerdydd yn 2024, rôl a oedd yn gofyn am lawer o amser a gwaith chynllunio gofalus i sicrhau bod yr wythnos o ddigwyddiadau’n cael ei chyflwyno’n llwyddiannus.
Cyflwynwyd Pleidlais o Ddiolch y Priordy i Cwmbran Total Construction i gydnabod gwaith y cwmni i adnewyddu Tŷ’r Priordy, pencadlys St John Ambulance Cymru, yng Nghaerdydd, ar ôl goresgyn sawl problem annisgwyl gan gynnwys llifogydd, i gwblhau’r gwaith yn 2024.
Derbyniadau a Dyrchafiadau i Briordy Cymru o Urdd St John
Dyrchafiad i Farchog Gras
Yr Athro Kevin Davies MBE, RRC, TD, DL - Pencadlys
Mae'r Athro Kevin Davies wedi gwneud ac yn parhau i wneud cyfraniad rhagorol i waith yr Urdd yn genedlaethol ac yn rhyngwladol. Cwblhaodd dymor llawn fel Ymddiriedolwr o 2017 i 2023, gan gadeirio'r Pwyllgor Archwilio, Risg a Llywodraethu yn ystod y cyfnod hwnnw. Yn 2024, arweiniodd Kevin y gwaith o gynllunio a chyflwyno cyfarfod y Cyngor Mawr rhyngwladol a gynhaliwyd yng Nghaerdydd, rôl a oedd yn gofyn am lawer o amser a lefelau uchel o sgil mewn cynllunio a medrusrwydd logistaidd.
Dycharfiad i Swyddog
Eve Chapper – Caerdydd a’r Fro
Mae Mrs Chapper wedi bod yn un o hoelion wyth Tîm Caerdydd a'r Fro ers tri deg mlynedd; yn Swyddog Adrannol Gwirfoddol â Gofal ac yn Swyddog Cadetiaid ar gyfer Adran Llanedern. Mae hi'n eiriolwr cryf dros Ieuenctid, gan gyfrannu'n weithredol at ddatblygiad agenda Ieuenctid o fewn yr Urdd. Mae hi hefyd yn hyfforddwr profiadol a dibynadwy ac yn un o'r aelodau mwyaf brwdfrydig a chydwybodol yn y sir.
Nicholas Hoyal - Gwent
Yn aelod o Gyngor St John Gwent ers 2014, mae Mr Hoyal wedi bod yn allweddol mewn amrywiol fentrau arwain, codi arian a chymorth. Mae ei gefndir yng Nghadetiaid Byddin Gwent wedi llywio ei ymdrechion i godi arian i ddatblygu a chefnogi aelodau ifanc trwy Ddiwrnod Hyfforddi Adran Gwent St John, menter sydd â'r nod o hybu morâl ac ymgysylltiad gwirfoddolwyr. Yn ddiweddar, fe'i penodwyd yn Drysorydd y Cyngor.
Nigel Morgan - Morgannwg Ganol
Dechreuodd Mr Morgan ei daith gyda St John yn 2017 yng Nghyngor Caerdydd a'r Fro, gan gael ei benodi'n Swyddog Hyfforddi'r Sir yn yr un flwyddyn. Yn 2021 chwaraeodd ran flaenllaw yn yr adolygiad hyfforddiant cenedlaethol ac yn 2022 fe'i penodwyd i'w rôl bresennol fel Dirprwy Gomisiynydd Canol Forgannwg, lle mae'n meithrin ac yn cynnal y safonau uchaf o ddarpariaeth. Mae'n parhau i hyfforddi ac asesu hyfforddwyr ac yn gweithredu fel mentor i lawer o Swyddogion Adrannol â Gofal.
lain Riley - Gwent
Ers ymuno â Chyngor Gwent St John yn 2015, mae Iain Riley wedi gwneud cyfraniadau nodedig sy'n rhagori'n gyson ar ddisgwyliadau. Yn 2024, cafodd ei benodi'n Gadeirydd y Cyngor, gan ddangos ei arweinyddiaeth a'i ymrwymiad i'r sefydliad ymhellach. Mae ei allu i sicrhau cyllid a ffurfio partneriaethau strategol wedi cryfhau seilwaith St John yng Ngwent, gan sicrhau gwell gofal ac allgymorth a gwella profiad y gwirfoddolwyr.
Jane Van-Tiel - Morgannwg Ganol
Mae Ms Van-Tiel wedi bod yn wirfoddolwr ers ugain mlynedd ac yn ystod y cyfnod hwnnw mae wedi dod yn un o'r unigolion mwyaf dibynadwy a pharchus yn y sefydliad. Mae ganddi brofiad o'r rhan fwyaf o ardaloedd St John ac yn 2023 fe'i penodwyd yn Gomisiynydd Sirol ar gyfer Canol Trefgordd, rôl y mae wedi dangos arweinyddiaeth wych ynddi. Mae hi hefyd wedi bod yn aelod o Dîm Seremonïol y Priordy ers 2017.
Matthew Vaughan - Powys
Ymunodd Mr Vaughan ag Adran Caersws yn 2010. O'i gysylltiad â St John, penderfynodd hyfforddi fel parafeddyg, gan gymhwyso yn 2021. Mae wedi codi trwy'r rhengoedd, gan ddod yn hyfforddwr yn 2016 ac yn Aelod â Chyfrifoldeb Caersws yn 2018. Ei rôl bresennol yw Dirprwy Reolwr Hyfforddiant y Sir. Mae gan Matthew agwedd 'gallaf wneud' ac mae'n ymfalchïo yn ei allu i gynnal y safonau uchaf. Mae'n arweinydd ac yn fentor ysbrydoledig i lawer.
Derbyn fel Swyddog
Y Parchedig Athro Hugh Houghton – Pencadlys
Rhoddodd y Parchedig Athro Houghton, perfformiwr a chyfansoddwr cerddorol medrus, ei amser a'i arbenigedd proffesiynol yn anhunanol i gyfansoddi'r sgôr gerddorol ar gyfer Anthem gyntaf erioed Urdd St John. Yn ogystal â sgôr organ lawn, ysgrifennodd osodiad corawl pedair rhan mewn harmoni. Bydd yr etifeddiaeth barhaol hon i deulu rhyngwladol St John yn helpu i adeiladu cartref ysbrydol ar gyfer cenedlaethau'r dyfodol.
Dr Luke Houghton – Pencadlys
Gan gydweithio â'i frawd Hugh, rhoddodd Dr Houghton ei arbenigedd i St John i ysgrifennu Anthem gyntaf Urdd St John mewn Lladin barddonol, wedi'i chanoli ar yr arwyddair "Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum" - 'Dros y Ffydd ac yng Ngwasanaeth Dynoliaeth'. Gan gymryd y themâu a'r amlinelliad ar gyfer pob pennill, fe'i gosododd yn ofalus fel cerdd sy'n dal gwaith a gwerthoedd yr Urdd yn hyfryd.
Derbyn fel Aelod
Meredith Austin-Bruce - Caerdydd a’r Fro
Mae Mrs Austin-Bruce yn aelod o Adran y Rhath, wedi'i throsglwyddo o SJA Lloegr. Gwnaeth argraff ar unwaith lle dangoswyd ei gallu i ymgysylltu, cefnogi ac annog eraill ac mae wedi cael effaith gadarnhaol ar ddyletswyddau. Roedd Meredith hefyd yn rhan annatod o'r tîm bach a drefnodd Gyfarfod y Cyngor Mawr y llynedd, lle daeth ei sgiliau trefnu a'i hymgyrch i gyflawni'r safonau uchaf i'r amlwg.
Samantha Benson - Powys
Mae Ms Benson yn wirfoddolwr ymroddedig a thalentog sydd wedi rhoi dros ddau ddegawd o wasanaeth i St John. Mae hi wir yn 'amryddawn', ac yn dangos angerdd a phrofiad mewn gweithrediadau, plant a phobl ifanc a chyrsiau cymunedol. Yn 2022 fe'i penodwyd yn Ddirprwy Reolwr plant a phobl ifanc y Sir, gan ddarparu arweinyddiaeth ragorol i'r tîm. Mae hi'n fodel rôl i eraill ac yn gwirfoddoli dros 400 awr y flwyddyn yn rheolaidd.
Louise Bowen - Gorllewin Morgannwg
Mae Miss Bowen wedi bod yn aelod ymroddedig ers tri deg mlynedd a chafodd ei phenodi'n Swyddog Nyrsio Rhanbarthol yn Rhanbarth Casllwchwr yn 2005. Gellir dod o hyd iddi mewn amrywiaeth o ddyletswyddau megis ffeiriau ysgol leol; Pwynt Cymorth Gerallt Davies a Stadiwm y Principality. Mae ei rôl fel matron y GIG yn cael ei defnyddio'n llawn yn Adran Glinigol Gorllewin Morgannwg, a chaiff ei disgrifio fel enghraifft ddisglair o'r hyn y dylai gwirfoddolwr fod.
Jessica Bogunovic - Morgannwg Ganol
Ymunodd Miss Bogunovic ag Adran Aberdâr St John yn ddeg oed, lle mae hi bellach yn aelod gweithgar a pharchus iawn. Ers dod yn Swyddog Cadetiaid yr Adran yn 2021 mae hi wedi dangos ymrwymiad ac ymroddiad mawr. Mae hi wedi cynyddu niferoedd yr ieuenctid trwy gyflwyno cyfleoedd newydd fel gwobrau Dug Caeredin ac Amalfi, ac mae wedi ffurfio cysylltiadau â’r Sgowtiaid, y Geidiaid a gwirfoddolwyr Ieuenctid yr Heddlu.
Celyn Mai Clement - Gorllewin Morgannwg
Mae Miss Clement yn aelod uchel ei pharch, brwdfrydig ac ymroddedig. Mae hi wedi rhagori drwy gydol ei thaith gyda St John gan ennill llawer o wobrau. Yn siaradwr Cymraeg rhugl, mae hi wedi cyfieithu cyrsiau ac ymgyrchoedd i'r Gymraeg ac yn ymddangos yn rheolaidd ar raglenni teledu Cymraeg. Mae hi wedi datblygu ei sgiliau ac mae hi bellach yn Hyfforddwr yn y gweithle ar gyfer SJAC. Mae hi'n ased enfawr i'w sir, ac i'r sefydliad.
David High - Gogledd Cymru
Mae Mr High wedi cael effaith enfawr ers ymuno â'r sefydliad yn 2021 fel rhan o Gynllun Gwirfoddolwyr Brechu Covid-19. Daeth yn aelod poblogaidd o Adran Rhyl yn gyflym, gan ennill profiad a sgiliau trwy ymgymryd â sawl rôl allweddol yn Ogledd Cymru, gan gynnwys ei rôl bresennol fel Rheolwr Gweithrediadau'r Sir. Mae'n neilltuo nifer fawr o oriau i St John, gan gwblhau 3,000 o oriau yn ystod y ddwy flynedd ddiwethaf.
Susan Hopkins - Caerdydd a’r Fro
Ymunodd Mrs Hopkins ag Adran Parc y Rhath yn 2019, gan sefydlu ei hun fel cydweithiwr dibynadwy a pharchus. Mae hi'n mynychu llawer o ddyletswyddau yng Nghaerdydd, yn aml ar fyr rybudd. Mae Sue, a aned yn Lloegr, wedi dangos diwydrwydd wrth ddysgu'r iaith Gymraeg ac mae'n mwynhau cefnogi'r eisteddfod genedlaethol a'r Urdd. Mae hi'n awyddus i helpu'r gymuned i ddysgu am gymorth cyntaf, gan gymryd rhan yn Achub Bywyd ym Mis Medi a rhoi arddangosiadau i grwpiau lleol.
Dafydd Howells - Gorllewin Morgannwg
Ymunodd Mr Howells a St John yn 2018 yn dilyn gyrfa addysgu uchel ei pharch. Cymerodd gyfrifoldeb sylweddol yn fuan, pan gafodd ei benodi'n Rheolwr Hyfforddi'r Sir. Y llynedd daeth yn Gomisiynydd y Sir Dros Dro, ac mae wedi ymgolli ym mhob agwedd o St John, gan gwblhau 1900 awr o wirfoddoli yn 2024 yn unig. Mae wedi bod yn eiriolwr dros wella profiad gwirfoddolwyr a chydnabod eu cyflawniadau.
Jo-anne Howells - Morgannwg Ganol
Ers ymuno yn 2007, mae Mrs Howells wedi dod yn aelod bywiog a gweithgar. Dechreuodd fel Cynorthwyydd Cadetiaid, gan ddod yn arweinydd y grŵp Cadetiaid Adrannol yn ddiweddarach. Daeth yn hyfforddwr yn 2015, rhywbeth sydd wedi helpu Jo-anne i ymgysylltu â'r gymuned leol lle mae hi'n dysgu'r sgiliau hanfodol sydd eu hangen i achub bywyd i'r cyhoedd. Yn 2023 cymerodd yr awenau o redeg Uned Sefydlu'r sir, lle mae hi wedi symleiddio'r broses o hyfforddi recriwtiaid newydd.
Carol Jones - Pencadlys
Mae Mrs Jones yn Gyfarwyddwr Cyllid perfformiad uchel gyda hanes rhagorol mewn rheolaeth ariannol a busnes. Daeth yn Ymddiriedolwr yr elusen yn 2024 ar adeg o her ariannol. Mae hi'n Gadeirydd y Pwyllgor Cyllid ac Adnoddau ac yn eistedd ar y Pwyllgor Archwilio, Llywodraethu a Risg. Mae ei steil a'i dull yn glodwiw ac mae ei gwerthoedd o fod yn agored, yn ddiplomyddol ac yn ddyngarwch yn disgleirio drwodd.
Shaun Lewis - Morgannwg Ganol
Yn ystod ei ddeunaw mlynedd gyda St John, mae Mr Lewis wedi dangos ymroddiad gwirioneddol i'r sefydliad, gan arddangos llawer o'n gwerthoedd craidd. Mae wedi gweithio gydag aelodau ifanc Adran Bedlinog, gan ddarparu rhaglen amrywiol a chynhwysol o weithgareddau iddynt. Trefnodd wasanaeth coffa i gydweithiwr o Fedlinog yn anhunanol ac yn llwyddiannus, ac mae'n gyfranogwr brwd mewn gwaith codi arian, ac yn annog eraill i gymryd rhan.
Jamie Line - Dyfed
Mae Mr Line wedi bod yn aelod rhagorol ers ymuno ag Adran Aberteifi yn 2016. Mae wedi gwneud argraff barhaol yn ei rolau presennol fel Aelod Adrannol â Gofal, a Chydlynydd Logisteg y Sir. Yn y rôl olaf hon gellir dibynnu arno i ddarparu offer sydd wedi'i gynnal a'i gadw'n dda mewn modd amserol, ac mae hefyd yn cynnal archwiliadau a phrofion PAT heb unrhyw dâl, gan arbed cannoedd o bunnoedd i'r elusen bob blwyddyn.
Dr Christopher Martin OBE, DL - Dyfed
Mae Dr Martin wedi bod grym gyriadol yn y cefn i greu a sefydlu Cyngor Dyfed St John, sydd newydd ei ffurfio. Mae wedi sicrhau cyllid partneriaeth sydd wedi cyfrannu'n sylweddol at ein menter ynni gwyrdd ac roedd yn allweddol wrth gael cyllid ar gyfer dau ddiffibriliwyr ar gyfer y sir. Mae'n dod â'r safonau uchaf o arweinyddiaeth, gweinyddiaeth ac ymddygiad personol i St John ac yn cynrychioli'r elusen gyda rhagoriaeth.
Gwion Morgan - Dyfed
Ymunodd Mr Morgan â St John fel Cadet yn 2012 i ddechrau, ac aeth ymlaen i gymhwyso fel parafeddyg. Yn 2022 cafodd ei benodi'n Ddirprwy Reolwr Gweithrediadau'r Sir, rôl y rhagorodd ynddi. Cynyddodd hefyd ei ymwneud â'r tîm clinigol ac mae bellach yn cyflawni cyfartaledd o dros 600 awr o ddyletswyddau'r flwyddyn. Mae'n cymryd rhan weithredol mewn grwpiau llywio cenedlaethol sy'n darparu cyngor cadarn ac yn ddiweddar cafodd ei benodi'n Gynghorydd Parafeddygaeth Cenedlaethol.
Hadley Newman - Pencadlys
Mae Mr Newman, uwch arweinydd cyfathrebu strategol a Swyddog Byddin Prydain (Wrth Gefn), yn gwasanaethu fel aelod annibynnol o'r Pwyllgor Codi Arian ac Ymgysylltu. Mae ei ymroddiad dyngarol i'n Priordy a'i haelioni parhaus wedi cefnogi ein Gwasanaeth Arwisgo yng Nghadeirlan Llandaf yn uniongyrchol. Fel unigolyn, mae'n un o'r rhoddwyr mwyaf hael i'r elusen.
Patrick Ng - Morgannwg Ganol
Dechreuodd Mr Ng ei daith gyda St John ddeugain mlynedd yn ôl yn Hong Kong, gan drosglwyddo i Gymru yn 2008. Mae'n aelod ymroddedig sy'n awyddus i gefnogi pob gweithgaredd, boed yn ddyletswyddau cymorth cyntaf, codi arian neu ddigwyddiadau cysylltiadau cyhoeddus. Gan ddefnyddio ei gefndir ariannol, ymgymerodd Patrick â rôl Trysorydd y Sir am flynyddoedd lawer. Mae bob amser yn ymddwyn mewn modd proffesiynol, gan ddangos a hyrwyddo gwerthoedd yr Urdd.
Dr Marc Penny - Pencadlys
Ymunodd Mr Penny â'r sefydliad ddwy flynedd yn ôl fel aelod o'r Pwyllgor Pobl, gan gefnogi swyddogaeth Adnoddau Dynol y sefydliad. Yn 2024 daeth yn Ymddiriedolwr y Bwrdd, sy'n cymryd yr awenau arweinyddiaeth gyfreithiol a moesegol yr elusen. Mae'n dod â chefndir moesegol cryf i St John a dros 25 mlynedd o arbenigedd mewn llywodraethu, datblygu strategaeth a newid pobl a datblygiad sefydliadol.
Joanne Rogers - Dyfed
Mae Mrs Rogers wedi bod yn wirfoddolwr ymroddedig ers ymuno â'r sefydliad yn 2018. Yn ei rôl fel Dirprwy Reolwr Gweithrediadau'r Sir, mae Jo wedi dangos rhagoriaeth yn y ffordd y mae'n rheoli logisteg ar gyfer digwyddiadau mawr a gweithio mewn partneriaeth â Chydlynydd y Fflyd Genedlaethol. Mae ei rhinweddau personol yn ei gwneud yn wirfoddolwr nodedig; mae hi'n gwneud popeth gydag angerdd a gonestrwydd ac yn gyson yn gosod esiampl dda i eraill.
Holly Seabrook - Morgannwg Ganol
Mae Miss Seabrook wedi gwirfoddoli gydag Adran Maesteg ers un mlynedd ar bymtheg. Yn 2018 cymerodd drosodd arweinyddiaeth uned cadetiaid yr adran ac mae'n benderfynol o roi cymaint o gyfleoedd a phrofiadau â phosibl i'w chadetiaid, er mwyn iddynt dyfu a chyflawni eu potensial llawn. O dan ei harweinyddiaeth mae'r uned wedi tyfu a ffynnu. Mae hi'n hyfforddwr cymwys ac mae wedi cael ei disgrifio fel "hyfforddwr diddorol, calonogol ac amyneddgar".
Rachel Stafford - Dyfed
Ymunodd Miss Stafford ag Adran LINKS Prifysgol Aberystwyth yn 2017 lle gweithiodd yn ddiflino i adfywio'r adran drwy ddarparu hyfforddiant a mentora i aelodau. Er gwaethaf gofynion astudio am radd feddygol, cymerodd Rachel rôl Ddirprwy Reolwr Hyfforddiant y Sir lle mae hi wedi ehangu ei dylanwad a'i heffaith ymhellach. Mae hi hefyd wedi chwarae rhan allweddol wrth ddatblygu datblygiad proffesiynol parhaus ledled y sir.
Susan Ward - Dyfed
Mae Mrs Ward wedi bod yn aelod o St John ers 2022 ac mae wedi gwneud cyfraniad enfawr at hyfforddiant cymunedol, ymgysylltu ag ysgolion a rhaglenni allgymorth yn ystod y cyfnod hwnnw. Mae hi wedi hyfforddi cannoedd o bobl mewn cymorth bywyd sylfaenol a defnyddio diffibrilwyr (AEDs), gan arwain at grwpiau cymunedol yn gwneud rhoddion i gydnabod ei gwaith effeithiol. Derbyniodd wobr 'Gwirfoddolwr y Flwyddyn â Chanmoliaeth Uchel' yng Ngwobrau Gofal Gorllewin Cymru'r llynedd.
Gwobrau Gwasanaeth Hir
Sarah Betts - Pencadlys
Dyfarnwyd am 10 mlynedd o wasanaeth, gan wasanaethu ar hyn o bryd fel Dadansoddwr Ariannol.
Laura Hughes - Pencadlys
Dyfarnwyd am 10 mlynedd o wasanaeth, gan wasanaethu ar hyn o bryd fel Swyddog Materion yr Urdd.
Ian McCarroll - Pencadlys
Dyfarnwyd am 10 mlynedd o wasanaeth, yn gwasanaethu ar hyn o bryd fel Partner Busnes Iechyd, Diogelwch a'r Amgylchedd.
Gwion Morgan - Dyfed
Dyfarnwyd am 10 mlynedd o wasanaeth, yn gwasanaethu ar hyn o bryd fel Cynghorydd Parafeddygaeth Cenedlaethol.
Hannah Probert - Gwent
Dyfarnwyd am 10 mlynedd o wasanaeth, ar hyn o bryd yn gwasanaethu fel Dirprwy Reolwr Plant a Phobl Ifanc Sir Gwent.
Dr Georgia Williams - Gorllewin Morgannwg
Dyfarnwyd am 10 mlynedd o wasanaeth, ar hyn o bryd yn gwasanaethu fel Rheolwr Hyfforddiant y Sir ar gyfer Gorllewin Morgannwg.
Jonathon Williams - Gorllewin Morgannwg
Dyfarnwyd am 10 mlynedd o wasanaeth, ar hyn o bryd yn gwasanaethu fel Rheolwr Gweithrediadau'r Sir ar gyfer Gorllewin Morgannwg.
Andrea Jenkins – Pencadlys
Dyfarnwyd am 15 mlynedd o wasanaeth, ar hyn o bryd yn gwasanaethu fel Cynorthwyydd Cwympiadau.
Mark Raven – Pencadlys
Dyfarnwyd am 15 mlynedd o wasanaeth, currently serving as Urgent Care Assistant.
Lynne Coles - Pencadlys
Dyfarnwyd am 20 mlynedd o wasanaeth, yn gwasanaethu ar hyn o bryd fel Cydlynydd Contractau.
Mathew Hulbert - Pencadlys
Dyfarnwyd am 20 mlynedd o wasanaeth, ar hyn o bryd yn gwasanaethu fel Uwch Hyfforddwr.
Kate Lewis - Pencadlys
Dyfarnwyd am 20 mlynedd o wasanaeth, ar hyn o bryd yn gwasanaethu fel Uwch Bartner Busnes Cyllid.
Gwobrau Ieuenctid
Gwobrau y Prif Brior
Caitlyn Benson - Powys
Osian Bowen - Caerdydd a’r Fro
James Dally - Morgannwg Ganol
Brynley Davies - Morgannwg Ganol
Louise Gordon - Gwent
Sophie Howe - Caerdydd a’r Fro
Jack Humphreys - Morgannwg Ganol
Matthew Langford - Caerdydd a’r Fro
James Morgan - Gorllewin Morgannwg
Edward Stuart-Symes - Caerdydd a’r Fro
Gwobrau’r Bathodyn Uwch
Snow Sabat - Dyfed
Maddie Stone - Gwent
Isabella Wisdom – Gorllewin Morgannwg
Pleidlais o Diolch y Priordy
Cwmbran Total Construction - Gwent