Dean Caldwell found his name among stars of the screen and hundreds of others who have been awarded for making a difference in their own communities when King Charles’ New Years Honours List was announced at the tail end of 2025.
Mr Caldwell is an extremely dedicated volunteer for the Welsh Ambulance Service, having served 26 years with the organisation, currently as an operational team leader, and the HM Coastguard Search & Rescue Team, where he has spent four and a half years.
He continues his impressive 36 years volunteering and supporting Welsh Amateur Boxing, where he is regarded as one of the sport’s most recognisable and respected MCs, becoming a trusted voice in the community and at events across the country.
He also previously served 18 years with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution at Barry Dock.
Alongside his volunteering efforts, Mr Caldwell has spent years raising funds for a range of charities to support people and causes across South Wales.
It seems only right that he was awarded his MBE for voluntary services by HRH Princess Anne at a service at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, February 18.
Speaking about the honour, Mr Caldwell said: “I am truly thankful, humbled and overwhelmed to receive this MBE.
“Serving the people of Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan and communities across South Wales has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.
“I am deeply grateful to all those I’ve worked alongside, to the community for their support, and to our local MP for recommending me for this honour.”
Mr Caldwell’s award celebrates a lifetime of dedication to helping others, compassion to his community and an unwavering commitment to selfless public service to better the lives of those around him.
