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Celebrating all the great things our Veterans are doing within Wales!

On Wednesday 26th June, our Managing Director Huw Lewis MBE together with Steve Tallis, Phil Jones, their partners and representatives from our Head Office attended the Welsh Veterans Awards in support of the ABF the Soldiers’ Charity and sponsored by TASC Holdings Ltd.

What a great night with so many positive stories and the highlight of the night saw our two members of staff pick up Winners Awards.

Huge congratulations to Steve Tallis, Centre Manager at MPC Bridgend Winner of the Inspiration of the year Award. Steve says of the award “I’m overwhelmed to have been named the Winner of the Inspiration of the year’ I’m incredibly proud of MPCT and the hard work that everyone who works with us puts in every single day. To see the Learners achieve so much is inspiring to me.”

Congratulations to Phil Jones, Centre Manager at MPC Swansea who picked up the “Contribution to Welsh Fitness Industry” Award. Phil took this opportunity to congratulate everyone who had been put forward for nominations, He added “you are all doing amazing things in your relevant fields and you should be so proud of your achievements”. He also thanked his wife for supporting him in following his passion to make fitness accessible to everyone.

Huw Lewis commented “What a fantastic evening which has celebrated outstanding staff achievements and has showcased the high quality individuals we have at MPCT, I would like to thank Steve and Phil for their efforts to ensure we continue to engage, motivate and educate to achieve excellence for all”

Well done to everyone who were shortlisted as finalists and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.

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