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Barbara Mackenzie, Pte Lama 2 RGR runner up, Pte Van der Vaart Winner, Cpl Jarvis 32 Engr runner up, Allan Mackenzie

EXEMPLARY

Soldiers Achieve Chefs’ Mackenzie Award

Pte Elliot, attached to the Light Dragoons (2022) An extract from Pte Elliott’s 2022 citation reads:
and Pte Van der Vaart, attached to 26 Royal “Pte Elliott boxed with her unit, she fed the former
Artillery (2023) are the latest winners of the Prime Minister Liz Truss and the current Prime
Mackenzie Award, named after Wally Mackenzie, Minister Rishi Sunak, on Exercise INTERFLEX
formerly of the Army Catering Corps. feeding Ukrainian Troops. She also won gold in a
The award is granted every year to a British catering competition and assisted the CPD of two
Army Chef for outstanding achievements, either in Private Chefs with their functional skills”.
or out of the kitchen and both winners have shown An extract from Pte Van Der Vaart’s 2023 cita-
clear evidence of selfless commitment, leading by tion reads: “Pte Van der Vaart embodies exceptional
example, and have undertaken extra-curricular leadership qualities, setting a compelling example
activities. Qualities that were immortalised by the in every aspect. He demonstrates outstanding fit-
late Wally MacKenzie, who sadly died in 2019. ness within the regiment and leverages his abilities
to inspire others to excel in their professional and
personal growth. He generously shares his expertise
with not only junior members of his department
but also wider Larkhill garrison, dedicating his time
selflessly to support those in need. Pte Van der Vaart
has completed his AAPTI course in September
2023. 26 RA SMI noticed his drive and determi-
nation and recommended him for the course. He is
working towards completing a DOfit course which
enable him to provide better nutritional advice. He
is currently training for his All-Arms Commando
Course. He volunteers at his local church helping
with services and the local community.”
Pte Elliott 2022 Winner, Pte Van Der Vaart the latest winner of the
left Barbara Mackenzie, Mackenzie award has embraced the role of
right Allan Mackenzie an Army Chef. Only 1 year into the role after

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