A MAN from Yelverton has been presented with a British Empire Medal from Her Majesty The Queen.

Chosen for his tireless community work and dedication, Peter Twyman was named in the New Year’s Honours list for services to young people and music.

He was presented with his award by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, the Queen’s representative in the county, at an Investiture at County Hall on Wednesday, May 11 along with other BEM recipients from the county.

Mr Fursden said: ‘These people are true community champions, and have been carrying out so much exceptional work to help others by fundraising, volunteering, helping the more vulnerable and bringing people together.

‘It was a real honour to present them with their British Empire Medals. They fully deserve the recognition the award brings. They have changed their communities for the better, and I hope that the dedication and hard work they have provided to their communities will be an inspiration to all.’

The British Empire Medal is awarded for meritorious service worthy of recognition by the Crown. It marks an achievement or contribution of a very ‘hands-on’ service to the community in a local geographical area.

This might take the form of sustained commitment in support of very local charitable and/or voluntary activity, or innovative work that has delivered real impact but that is relatively short in duration.

Peter Twyman is pictured with the Lord Lieutenant of Devon David Fursden.