We’re delighted to unveil the 12 outstanding individuals who have secured a place in the final expedition stage of the 2026 Cadet Vocational College Westminster Award!
This moment is always a mix of pride and reflection, as we look back on the remarkable 31 young people we had the privilege of meeting during this year’s selection stage. Each candidate demonstrated exceptional commitment, character, and potential.
While we wish we could take every one of them forward to the next stage — and ultimately to the prestigious House of Lords this September — we are immensely proud of them all. They have been fantastic ambassadors for Cadet Vocational College and their respective youth organisations.
Without further ado, we’re proud to introduce our 2026 finalists:
Elisa Gjoka (Army Cadet Force)
Lily Dillon (Royal Air Force Cadets)
Oliver Freer (St John Ambulance Cadets)
Finlay Hasemore (Royal Air Force Cadets)
Sean Heighway (Sea Cadet Corps)
Oliver Kutny (Royal Air Force Cadets)
Silas Maxwell (Scouts)
Emily Montague (Army Cadet Force)
Samik Patel (Sea Cadet Corps)
Ruth Worthington (Army Cadet Force)
Sebastian Wragg (Army Cadet Force)
Hannah Wright (St John Ambulance Cadets)