The Blesma Awards: The Frankland Moore Trophy

The Frankland Moore Trophy award for 2019 has been awarded to Chris Jones.

This award is in memory of Dr Charles Frankland Moore OBE and his wife Dr Elizabeth Frankland Moore OBE, who were held in very high esteem by Blesma Members as a result of their vital work after World War II in securing Blesma’s strong financial position.

This award recognises the work undertaken by Blesma’s Welfare Volunteers (known as Welfare Reps), and this year is awarded to Chris Jones. Chris has been a Welfare Rep since 2005, and originally received the Frankland Moore Trophy in 2017 for his tireless work with Members located in Gloucestershire.

In the last two years, Chris’ work ethic and support of his fellow Members has reached new heights. As well as making a huge difference in Gloucester, Members living in Cheltenham and beyond his ‘patch’ are now benefitting from Chris’s reliable support.

In his 15 years in post, Chris has proved totally reliable. His empathy and approachable manner have helped build a great rapport with his fellow Members while completing face-to-face welfare visits - or “on patrol” as Chris likes to call it.

He goes above and beyond the requirements of the role, providing additional support by attending hospital visits with young amputees and completing vital shopping trips
for Widows.

Chris provides a hugely valuable service to his local Blesma Support Officer and is an excellent example of ‘Member helping Member.’ He is truly deserving of the Frankland Moore Trophy.