25/02/2014
Aaron Scholes who joined Sea Cadets at the age of 10 and has worked his way up to become a Petty Officer and Commanding Officer at Bedford Sea Cadets has been nominated for the Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Young People of the Year!
Aaron, aged 23, was nominated by Mrs Deborah Inskip, High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, she says “He is a shining example and role model for the cadets and should be commended for bringing his skills and giving so many hours to this very worthwhile organisation”. Aaron is in charge of up to 40 cadets, which is a commitment – sometimes up to 30 hours a week on top of his two jobs; a support worker in a residential children’s home and an events manager. Aaron grew up in care and found himself moved homes a few times but from the age of 10 he was in Sea Cadets. His own early life experience has equipped him to support cadets who might be in difficult situations at home or at school. “Cadets can give them security,” said Aaron, who has a degree in childhood and youth studies.
The award will ‘Reveal, Recognise & Reward’ young unsung heroes across Bedfordshire and there is £2,000 in prize money for young winners to share with the community. Congratulations Aaron!