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The Master’s Year

its return to the UK, ultimately increasing available resources for future operations.
In summary, throughout 2021, Cpl Cooper has been a credit to 5001 Sqn and a shining example of
engineering excellence in the RAF, demonstrating to colleagues, line managers and senior management alike
that he is an engineer and leader of the highest calibre. A future SNCO in the making, he is more than worthy
of the honour of receiving the prestigious Dow Trophy Award. As Cpl Cooper was deployed at the time of
the Livery and Awards Dinner the Air Commodore Dow Trophy was collected on his behalf by Flt Sgt Jenkins,
whose picture is included in this citation.

Royal Charter Award for Excellence
The biennial Royal Charter Award for Excellence was awarded to Suzannah Nichol MBE.
As Chief Executive of Build UK, Suzanna Nichol was awarded the Royal Charter award for
Excellence in construction in recognition of the significant leadership role that Build UK
played in producing and implementing the construction sector Safety Operations
Procedures to ensure compliance with Government restrictions imposed following the
Covid-19 outbreak in March 2020.
These procedures were instrumental in establishing a productive way forward for the
Industry to continue operating whilst ensuring that all operatives were protected against
the impact of the pandemic.

Regimental Parade
On 12 July Arthur Seymour (Master) and
David Sheehan (Senior Warden) were
pleased to be invited to attend a Parade
and Reception hosted by 101 Regiment
(RE), one of our Military Affiliates. It was a
splendid occasion as befitting an Army
company so inextricably linked with the
Livery. The eagle eyed amongst our readers will, no doubt, recognise Jools
Holland, who is Honorary Colonel of the Regiment

The annual Sir Christopher Wren Banquet was held on 8 June in the grand surroundings of Drapers’ Hall. It
was, as always, the highlight of our formal
occasions and was enjoyed by all. The
eponymous Sir Christopher Wren was
responsible for the reconstruction of 52
churches following the Great Fire of London,
including his finest work, St Paul’s Cathedral,
and has arguably had a greater impact on the
City’s urban landscape than any other figure.
The Constructors honour these achievements at
an annual Banquet named in his honour.
This year’s guest speaker was Murray Craig, the
recently retired Clerk of the Chamberlain’s Court
who is well known to Liverymen and delivered a
memorable speech.
The musical entertainment was provided by
members of the Choir that the Master and
Mistress sing with.

The Worshipful Company of Constructors usually holds a Gala Charity Banquet in alternate years. The
Banquet was due to be held at the Reform Club in September 2022, but it was unfortunately cancelled as it
was due to take place in the official mourning period following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

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