\n 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\u2019 New Years Honours List was announced at the tail end of 2025.\n<\/p>\n
\n 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.\n<\/p>\n
\n He continues his impressive 36 years volunteering and supporting Welsh Amateur Boxing, where he is regarded as one of the sport\u2019s most recognisable and respected MCs, becoming a trusted voice in the community and at events across the country.\n<\/p>\n
\n \n He also previously served 18 years with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution at Barry Dock.\n<\/p>\n \n Alongside his volunteering efforts, Mr Caldwell has spent years raising funds for a range of charities to support people and causes across South Wales.\n<\/p>\n \n 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.\n<\/p>\n \n Speaking about the honour, Mr Caldwell said: \u201cI am truly thankful, humbled and overwhelmed to receive this MBE.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cServing the people of Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan and communities across South Wales has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cI am deeply grateful to all those I\u2019ve worked alongside, to the community for their support, and to our local MP for recommending me for this honour.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n Mr Caldwell\u2019s 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.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\nDean Caldwell received his MBE during a service at Windsor Castle (Image: Supplied)<\/em><\/span>\n<\/p>\n