Ruth Jones MBE receives special recognition at Pride of Wales event

Bridgend-born Ruth received the Special Recognition award at the Ceremony in recognition of her outstanding work in television and media, helping to put Wales on the map in global markets and foster local talent in the film and television industry.

Other winners on the night hosted by Nation Radio’s Angela Jay and Kev Johns included Hair Syrup founder Lucie Macleod, who received the Entrepreneur of the Year award; gymnast Joe Mensah, who won the Young Achiever award; and Morgan’s Army charity co-founders Natalie and Matt Ridler, who took home the Mum and Dad of the Year award.

Lucie Macleod, who received the Entrepreneur of the Year award
(Image: Gareth Danks Photography)Gymnast, Joe Mensah won the Young Achiever award
(Image: Gareth Danks Photography)

Almost 300 people were at the event at the iconic Brangwyn Hall in Swansea which is organised by Nation Radio in partnership with JR Events and held annually to reward unsung heroes across the Nation.

A special highlights programme from the event will be broadcast on Nation Radio across Wales on Sunday 15th June at 9pm till 11pm and available on the Nation Player Mobile app.

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