Dr Bernadette Fuge gets her OBE
Published on 07 May 2015 10:30 AM
Age Cymru's chair Dr Bernadette Fuge has been to Buckingham Palace this week to collect her OBE.
She was given her award by Prince Charles at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 6 May.
Says Bernadette:
"I am very honoured to receive this award for my services to Age Cymru.
"It is a privilege for me to work with and for older people and this is also a tribute to the staff, partners and volunteers of Age Cymru for their work to improve the lives of older people in Wales."
Bernadette has been the chair of Age Cymru since 2009 after being a trustee of Age Concern Cymru from 2005.
Commenting on Bernadette's award, Ian Thomas, Age Cymru's chief executive said:
"Many congratulations to Bernadette on being awarded an OBE.
"Bernadette has contributed greatly to the developments of Age Cymru and we are delighted that her work with us has been honoured in this way."