The chair of Wiltshire Search and Rescue has been recognised for more than 15 years of volunteering with the life-saving charity.
Adrian Sawyer was presented with the Volunteer Award at the BBC Wiltshire Make a Difference Awards.
He has served the team in a number of roles during more than 15 years of involvement, including as an operational member and trustee.
Announcing the award, Wiltshire Search and Rescue said: “We are pleased to announce that our chairperson, Adrian, has been awarded the Volunteer Award at the BBC Wiltshire Make A Difference Awards.
“For over 15 years, Adrian has shown unwavering commitment to the team in a number of roles, including as an operational member and a trustee.
“A worthy winner in our eyes, and as a team we are incredibly grateful for his dedication. Thank you, Adrian.”
Wiltshire Search and Rescue is a registered charity made up entirely of unpaid volunteers who help find missing and vulnerable people and take them to a place of safety.
The organisation has around 120 members and can be deployed following requests from emergency services and other Category 1 responders.
Its volunteers operate across urban and rural areas at any time of the day or night, working under the direction of the emergency services during searches.
The team can also support other emergencies where its specialist training and equipment are required, including severe weather incidents and helping ambulance crews reach or recover casualties.
Wiltshire Search and Rescue says it was called out to assist Wiltshire Police 94 times last year, with members contributing more than 25,000 voluntary hours.
The charity receives no government funding and relies on fundraising, donations, grants and sponsorship to operate. Donate now >
Its annual running costs, including training, equipment and major purchases such as vehicles, are approximately £100,000.
