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Four Island companies have been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise in the following categories:

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Datum Electronics Ltd – World-leading manufacturer of sustainable torque and shaft power sensors for marine and industrial markets.
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PROMOTING OPPORTUNITY (THROUGH SOCIAL MOBILITY)

HTP Apprenticeship College  – A unique pathway enabling disadvantaged young people aged 16-18yrs to commence an NHS career.

Parson & Colson Consultants Ltd t/a PC Consultants  –  Providing opportunities in IT for individuals, irrespective of personal
circumstances and academic achievement. Providing opportunities in IT for individuals, irrespective of personal circumstances and academic achievement.
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The Garlic Farm (IOW) – Creating net positive outcomes for people and the planet, through garlic farming and garlicky products.

On Sunday 4th May 2025, the Lord-Lieutenant attended a memorial service celebrating the end of the second world war. The Service, held at Christ Church in Sandown was also attended by The Bishop of Portsmouth, the High Sheriff, Joe Robinson MP,  Richard Quigley MP, the Chair , Vice Chair and Councillors  of the Isle of Wight Council.

Guest of honour was one hundred year old Royal Navy Veteran Mr Alec Penstone.

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On Wednesday 23rd April 2025, the Lord-Lieutenant attended Arctic Convoy Veteran Alec Penstone’s 100th Birthday party.

On Thursday 17th April, the Lord-Lieutenant visited Yarmouth RNLI to present King’s Coronation medals to volunteers.  The commemorative medal marks the  Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.  It is awarded to serving frontline members of the police, fire, emergency services, prison services and armed forces that have completed 5 full calendar years of service.

On Tuesday 15th April, the Lord-Lieutenant and her husband attended the official open day of  the 2025 season for the Wight Aviation Museum.

Situated at Sandown Airport, Mr William T Cooper – Director and Trustee of the Wight Aviation Museum greeted Mr & Mrs Sheldon who gave them a tour of the museum.

On Monday 7th April, on behalf of HM Lord-Lieutenant, HM Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Brigadier Maurice Sheen CBE QVRM TD DL attended the Swearing-In ceremony of the new High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight.

Jacqueline Gazzard will be in post for a year and during that time will be working to support and promote opportunities for young Islanders, building chances for them to achieve their ambitions.

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On Saturday 22nd March, the Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff joined in the celebrations at Mottistone Gardens marking the end of National Village Halls Week.

On Wednesday 19th March, the Lord-Lieutenant visited Platform One, College of Music in Newport.  She was greeted by Peter Pontin, Director and given an overview of the work of Platform One as an education provider.