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Twins Dean and Ryan Appleton honored with British Empire Medals for lifesaving volunteer work as first responders.
Identical twins Dean and Ryan Appleton from Tiptree have been awarded British Empire Medals in the 2026 New Year Honours for their volunteer work as community first responders with the East of England Ambulance Service Trust.
Despite full-time careers as chartered surveyors, they dedicate 80 to 100 hours monthly to responding to emergencies in Clacton and Colchester, co-founding the region’s most active community responder group in 2012.
They provided 24/7 support during the pandemic and have been credited with saving at least four lives, including Dean’s Hidden Gem Award.
Both emphasize the personal importance of their work, which remains central to their lives.
Los gemelos Dean y Ryan Appleton honrados con las Medallas del Imperio Británico por su trabajo voluntario de salvar vidas como primeros respondedores.