The Sun Military Awards is an annual awards ceremony which honours members of the British armed forces

British Armed Forces

The British Armed Forces are the armed forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Also known as Her Majesty's Armed Forces and sometimes legally the Armed Forces of the Crown, the British Armed Forces encompasses three professional uniformed services, the Royal Navy, the...

 and civilians involved with the forces. The Millies were created by His Royal Highness Prince Charles

Charles, Prince of Wales

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent and eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since 1958 his major title has been His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. In Scotland he is additionally known as The Duke of Rothesay...

. The awards are organised and sponsored by The Sun newspaper.

During the televised ceremony, awards known as "Millies" are given out. The awards and their recipients are chosen by a select panel

Panel

- Art and comic books :*Panel painting, in art, either one element of a multi-element piece of art, such as a triptych, a piece of sequential art such as a graphic novel or comic strip, or a wooden panel used to paint a picture on...

 of ten judges

Adjudicator

An adjudicator is someone who presides, judges and arbitrates during a formal dispute. The term adjudicator essentially means a judge, without invoking the legal term. An ombudsman is a type of adjudicator in local government in the United Kingdom....

, made up of national figures and military chiefs. Nominees of all but one of the categories are selected by the general public

General Public

General Public were a band formed by The Beat vocalists, Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger, and which included former members of Dexy's Midnight Runners, The Specials and The Clash...

, with the remaining category winner chosen by the judges.

Awards

The following Millies were awarded :

Award	Details	Recipient(s)
Best recruit Recruit Recruit can refer to:* a recently enlisted member of a military or paramilitary corps, still in training, as in :** Army recruit** Seaman Recruit...	For a young recruit, of any rank and service, who has demonstrated outstanding potential in initial training Military education and training Military education and training is a process which intends to establish and improve the capabilities of military personnel in their respective roles.... .	Able Seaman Able seaman An able seaman is an unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. An AB may work as a watchstander, a day worker, or a combination of these roles.-Watchstander:...  Jamie Campbell
Best Armed Forces Animal Animal Animals are a major group of multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. Their body plan eventually becomes fixed as they develop, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on in their life. Most animals are motile, meaning they can move spontaneously and...	For the most remarkable service from a service animal; to recognize the vital role of animals in the forces; on operations Military operation Military operation is the coordinated military actions of a state in response to a developing situation. These actions are designed as a military plan to resolve the situation in the state's favor. Operations may be of combat or non-combat types, and are referred to by a code name for the purpose... , during ceremonial duties or at home.	Treo Treo (dog) Treo is a 9-year-old black Labrador Retriever and a retired explosives detection dog with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. He was awarded the Dickin Medal in February 2010...  and Corporal Corporal Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4....  Dave Heyhoe
Life Saver Life saver Life saver may refer to:*A person who participates in lifesaving or lifeguarding activities*A personal flotation device used in water rescue or lifeguarding.*The Cronulla District Lifesaver Rescue Service*The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service...  Award	For a service individual, whether a member of the medical chain Military medicine The term military medicine has a number of potential connotations. It may mean:*A medical specialty, specifically a branch of occupational medicine attending to the medical risks and needs of soldiers, sailors and other service members...  or not, who has performed an extraordinary life-saving act)	Lance Corporal Lance Corporal Lance corporal is a military rank, used by many armed forces worldwide, and also by some police forces and other uniformed organizations. It is below the rank of corporal, and is typically the lowest non-commissioned officer, usually equivalent to the NATO Rank Grade OR-3.- Etymology :The presumed...  Jan Fourie
Most Outstanding Airman Airman An airman is a member of the air component of a nation's armed service. In the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force , it can also refer to a specific enlisted rank...	For the individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to the RAF over the last year.	Warrant Officer Warrant Officer A warrant officer is an officer in a military organization who is designated an officer by a warrant, as distinguished from a commissioned officer who is designated an officer by a commission, or from non-commissioned officer who is designated an officer by virtue of seniority.The rank was first...  Jack MacFarlane
True Grit: Group	For a small unit or group of men or women from any service who have together performed a single act of true grit - through courage Courage Courage is the ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation... , determination Determination Determination may refer to:* Determination , 2001* Determination , 1992* Cell fate determination* Co-determination* Coefficient of determination* Expert determination* Hidden surface determination...  or self-sacrifice – be it on or off duty.	Royal Marines Armoured Support Group Royal Marines Armoured Support Group The current Royal Marines Armoured Support Group is an element of the Royal Marines which operates the Viking BvS 10, All Terrain Vehicle. It is the successor to the Royal Marines Armoured Support Company, and is in effect on permanent loan from operational command of 3 Commando Brigade to the...
Support to the Armed Forces	For a civilian Civilian A civilian under international humanitarian law is a person who is not a member of his or her country's armed forces or other militia. Civilians are distinct from combatants. They are afforded a degree of legal protection from the effects of war and military occupation... , a civil servant, a contractor Independent contractor An independent contractor is a natural person, business, or corporation that provides goods or services to another entity under terms specified in a contract or within a verbal agreement. Unlike an employee, an independent contractor does not work regularly for an employer but works as and when...  or just an ordinary member of the public, who has provided invaluable help to the Armed Forces.	Bryn Parry, Emma Parry, Jeremy and Francie Clarkson; Help For Heroes Help for Heroes Help for Heroes is a British charity launched on 1 October 2007 to help provide better facilities for British servicemen and women wounded since September 11, 2001. It was founded by Bryn Parry OBE and his wife Emma Parry OBE after they visited soldiers at Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham...
Most Outstanding Sailor Sailor A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...  or Marine	For the individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to the Royal Navy Royal Navy The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...  or Royal Marines Royal Marines The Corps of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, commonly just referred to as the Royal Marines , are the marine corps and amphibious infantry of the United Kingdom and, along with the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, form the Naval Service...  over the past year.	Leading Seaman Leading Seaman Leading seaman is a junior non-commissioned rank or rate in navies, particularly those of the Commonwealth. When it is used by NATO nations, leading seaman has the rank code of OR-4. It is often equivalent to the army and air force rank of corporal and some navies use corporal rather than...  Lee Duffy
Most Outstanding Soldier Soldier A soldier is a member of the land component of national armed forces; whereas a soldier hired for service in a foreign army would be termed a mercenary...	For the individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to the Army British Army The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...  over the past year.	WO2 Ian Farrell
True Grit: Individual	For an individual serviceman or woman who has performed a single act of true grit - through courage, determination or self-sacrifice – be it on or off duty.	Captain Simon Cupples
Overcoming Adversity	To recognize individuals who have suffered injury Injury -By cause:*Traumatic injury, a body wound or shock produced by sudden physical injury, as from violence or accident*Other injuries from external physical causes, such as radiation injury, burn injury or frostbite*Injury from infection...  or illness Illness Illness is a state of poor health. Illness is sometimes considered another word for disease. Others maintain that fine distinctions exist... , and yet have overcome their significant difficulties with fortitude.	Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson
Best Unit	The winner of this award can either be a major or minor unit that has excelled consistently over the year, for example with notable achievements on an operational deployment.	The Chinook Force
Judge’s Award for Special Recognition	For outstanding service by an individual or group, and not recognized elsewhere.	Christine Bonner 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment The Second Battalion, The Parachute Regiment is a battalion-sized formation of the British Army's Parachute Regiment and subordinate unit within 16th Air Assault Brigade whose Commanding Officer was Lieutenant Colonel Joseph O'Sullivan....

2009

The 2009 Millies took place on 15 December, and were broadcast on ITV

ITV

ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...

 on Monday 21 December at 9pm. The judges included John Terry

John Terry

John George Terry is an English professional footballer. Terry plays in a centre back position and is the captain of Chelsea in the Premier League...

, Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson is an English broadcaster, journalist and writer who specialises in motoring. He is best known for his role on the BBC TV show Top Gear along with co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May...

, Kelly Holmes

Kelly Holmes

Dame Kelly Holmes, DBE, MBE is a retired British middle distance athlete. She specialised in the 800 metres and 1500 metres events and won a gold medal for both distances at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens...

, Ross Kemp

Ross Kemp

Ross James Kemp is a BAFTA award-winning British actor, author and journalist, who rose to prominence in the role of Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders...

 and four ex-Service chiefs.

Awards

Award	Recipient(s)
Overcoming Adversity	Marine Ben McBean, 40 Commando 40 Commando 40 Commando RM is a battalion sized formation of the British Royal Marines and subordinate unit within 3 Commando Brigade, the principal Commando formation, under the Operational Command of Commander in Chief Fleet....  Royal Marines Royal Marines The Corps of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, commonly just referred to as the Royal Marines , are the marine corps and amphibious infantry of the United Kingdom and, along with the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, form the Naval Service... , Plymouth, Devon
Most Outstanding Sailor or Marine	Able Seaman Able seaman An able seaman is an unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. An AB may work as a watchstander, a day worker, or a combination of these roles.-Watchstander:...  Medical Assistant Kate Nesbitt MC Military Cross The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries.... , attached to 1st Battalion The Rifles The Rifles The Rifles is the largest regiment of the British Army. Formed in 2007, it consists of five regular and two territorial battalions, plus a number of companies in other TA battalions, Each battalion of the Rifles was formerly an individual battalion of one of the two large regiments of the Light... , Plymouth, Devon
Most Outstanding Soldier	Corporal Mark Powis MC, 1st Battalion The Rifles, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
Most Outstanding Airman	Flight Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant Flight lieutenant is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many Commonwealth countries. It ranks above flying officer and immediately below squadron leader. The name of the rank is the complete phrase; it is never shortened to "lieutenant"...  John Walmsley, RAF Odiham RAF Odiham RAF Odiham is a Royal Air Force station situated a little to the south of the historic small village of Odiham in Hampshire, England. It is the home of the Royal Air Force's heavy lift helicopter, the Chinook HC2, HC2A and HC3... , from Edinburgh
Best Reservist	Able Seaman Edmund Grandison, HMS Forward HMS Forward Four ships and two shore establishments of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Forward:Ships was a 12-gun gun-brig launched in 1805 and sold in 1815. was an Albacore class wooden screw gunboat launched in 1855 and sold in 1869. was a composite screw gunboat launched in 1877. She became a coal... , Royal Naval Reserve Royal Naval Reserve The Royal Naval Reserve is the volunteer reserve force of the Royal Navy in the United Kingdom. The present Royal Naval Reserve was formed in 1958 by merging the original Royal Naval Reserve and the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve , a reserve of civilian volunteers founded in 1903... , from Tyseley, Birmingham
Support to the Armed Forces	The town of Wootton Bassett Wootton Bassett Royal Wootton Bassett , informally known as Wootton Bassett, is a small market town and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, with a population of 11,043 in 2001... , Wiltshire
Life Saver Award	Corporal Carl Thomas, 2nd Battalion The Rifles, Liverpool
True Grit Home	Acting Acting (rank) An Acting rank, is a military designation allowing an commissioned- or non-commissioned officer to assume a rank—usually higher and usually temporary—with the pay and allowances appropriate to that grade. As such, an officer may be ordered back to the previous grade...  Chief Petty Officer Chief Petty Officer A chief petty officer is a senior non-commissioned officer in many navies and coast guards.-Canada:"Chief Petty Officer" refers to two ranks in the Canadian Navy...  David Rigg, Royal Naval Air Service Royal Naval Air Service The Royal Naval Air Service or RNAS was the air arm of the Royal Navy until near the end of the First World War, when it merged with the British Army's Royal Flying Corps to form a new service , the Royal Air Force... , Culdrose, Cornwall
True Grit Overseas	Sergeant Andrew McNulty, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment, Catterick Catterick Catterick could be*Catterick, North Yorkshire, England, commonly known as Catterick Village**Catterick Bridge, a hamlet near Catterick Village**Catterick Garrison, a British Army garrison near Catterick Village... , North Yorkshire
Best Unit	The 2nd Battalion, The Rifles The Rifles The Rifles is the largest regiment of the British Army. Formed in 2007, it consists of five regular and two territorial battalions, plus a number of companies in other TA battalions, Each battalion of the Rifles was formerly an individual battalion of one of the two large regiments of the Light... , Ballykinler, Northern Ireland
Judges' Award for Special Recognition	Joint Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group & Afghan Heroes

2010

The 2010 Millies were televised on ITV1

ITV1

ITV1 is a generic brand that is used by twelve franchises of the British ITV Network in the English regions, Wales, southern Scotland , the Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey. The ITV1 brand was introduced by Carlton and Granada in 2001, alongside the regional identities of their...

, on 20 December 2010. The event was held on 15 December at the Imperial War Museum

Imperial War Museum

Imperial War Museum is a British national museum organisation with branches at five locations in England, three of which are in London. The museum was founded during the First World War in 1917 and intended as a record of the war effort and sacrifice of Britain and her Empire...

, London.

Awards

Award	Recipient(s)
Overcoming Adversity	Corporal Andy Reid, 3rd Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment Yorkshire Regiment The Yorkshire Regiment is one of the largest infantry regiments of the British Army. The regiment is currently the only line infantry or rifles unit to represent a single geographical county in the new infantry structure, serving as the county regiment of Yorkshire covering the historical areas...
Most Outstanding Sailor or Marine	Sergeant Major Sergeant Major Sergeants major is a senior non-commissioned rank or appointment in many militaries around the world. In Commonwealth countries, Sergeants Major are usually appointments held by senior non-commissioned officers or warrant officers...  Buck Ryan, 40 Commando 40 Commando 40 Commando RM is a battalion sized formation of the British Royal Marines and subordinate unit within 3 Commando Brigade, the principal Commando formation, under the Operational Command of Commander in Chief Fleet....
Most Outstanding Soldier	Warrant Officer II Karl Ley, 11 EOD Regiment
Most Outstanding Airman	Flight Lieutenant Ian Fortune, No. 27 Squadron RAF No. 27 Squadron RAF No. 27 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the Boeing Chinook HC2 from RAF Odiham.-The Great War:27 Squadron formed at Hounslow Heath Aerodrome on 5 November 1915, soon being equipped with Martinsyde Elephant fighter aircraft, hence the use of an elephant for the squadron badge...
Best Reservist	Squadron Leader Sarah Charter
Support to the Armed Forces	Denny Wise
Life Saver Award	Corporal Ricky Fergusson, 4th Batallion, The Rifles The Rifles The Rifles is the largest regiment of the British Army. Formed in 2007, it consists of five regular and two territorial battalions, plus a number of companies in other TA battalions, Each battalion of the Rifles was formerly an individual battalion of one of the two large regiments of the Light...
True Grit	Sergeant Keith Best, RAF Search and Rescue Force RAF Search and Rescue Force The RAF Search and Rescue Force is the Royal Air Force organisation which provides around-the-clock aeronautical search and rescue cover in the United Kingdom, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands.-History:...
Best Unit	1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment
Judges' Award for Special Recognition	Heroes of Sangin Bomber Command