A LEADERSHIP coach, who helped train over 500 Lancashire cadets, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list. Neil Jurd has held the position of commandant of the Lancashire Army Cadet Force for five years, and in that time the organisation says he has helped hundreds of young adults become confident and assured members of society. As such, Cumbria-based Mr Jurd. who is now director of initial officer training for Army Cadets UK, has now received the award in recognition of his work. He said: “I am extremely honoured to have received an OBE. It’s such a lovely way to end the year.
A PIONEERING leadership coach has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours. Neil Jurd, a Cumbria-based former Sandhurst instructor, has received the honour for his work with the Army Cadets. A former regular army officer, who led Gurkha soldiers on operations in Iraq, Neil held the position of Commandant of Lancashire Army Cadet Force for five years. He helped to transform the lives of hundreds of young adults and help them on their way to becoming confident, independent members of society through creating exciting opportunities and encouraging their talents. Under his leadership Lancashire ACF flourished as he transformed the organisation: increasing cadet numbers significantly and improving staff morale.