Procurement Services colleague recognised with British Empire Medal in Queen's Birthday Honours
Congratulations to Louise Rogers, Deputy Head of NHS Wales Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport, who has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) as part of HM Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Louise was recognised for services to NHS Wales in logistics and supply chain management for her significant contribution in helping to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
The BEM is granted in recognition of meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown. This could be a long-term charitable or voluntary activity, or innovative work of a relatively short duration (3 to 4 years) that has made a significant difference.
Louise said:
“I was surprised and shocked that my contribution during the pandemic has been recognised in this way. I see the nomination not only as an individual one, but as one for my whole team who have been truly incredible in supporting with a COVID response for NHS Wales, I would like to thank my Team, NWSSP Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Management Team, Colleagues and Family for their continuous support throughout this challenging time.”
Jonathan Irvine, Director of Procurement and Health Courier Services;
“I am delighted that Louise has received the recognition which she deserves through the award of the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Louise has demonstrated tireless commitment to NHS Wales through her leading role within our NWSSP Supply Chain team and her dedication and expertise throughout the course of the pandemic has been instrumental to our successful response to the COVID challenge.”
“This is the third Queen’s Honours award presented to staff within the Procurement Services Division and further demonstrates the significant and critical contribution that all our staff have made to Keep Wales Safe during the pandemic. Very many congratulations Louise on your well-deserved award.”
Tony Chatfield, Head of NHS Wales Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport;
‘It was fantastic for Louise to be recognised in this year’s Queens Birthday Honours, and it highlights her undying commitment to Supply Chain services to the NHS in Wales.”
“Whether it be through the department’s response throughout the pandemic; but also in relation to the work undertaken in the plan to reduce supply chain risks to the NHS in Wales that could have presented through Brexit, Louise has continually responded to the challenge and circumstances.”
“The award also means that our collective efforts do not go unnoticed, and helps widely recognise that we’re central to ‘making things happen’, firmly putting NWSSP supply chain at the frontline.
Congratulations and very well done”
Mark Roscrow, NWSSP Programme Director;
“I am absolutely delighted for Louise, she is fully deserving of this recognition. She has done a fantastic job throughout the Covid pandemic and played a huge part in keeping products flowing to Health Boards and Trusts in Wales . It has been my privilege to know Louise for a number of years and I know her colleagues are equally delighted for her which is equal recognition for how well she is regarded. I know the dog walks around her home town are taking longer as she comes to terms with being a local celebrity.“