THE Dragon LNG Darwin Centre Experience has gained national recognition by becoming finalists in two prestigious awards.

Marten Lewis, Darwin Centre Director, was a finalist in The Leading Wales Awards 2015 for his vital leadership role.

A well-known face throughout Pembrokeshire, Marten delivers the charity’s educational programme, helping youngsters increase their understanding of the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Dragon LNG was also shortlisted for the Careers Wales School Partnership Award for the Dragon LNG Darwin Centre Experience, at the recent Wales Responsible Business Awards 2015. The judges felt that the programme was a great scheme reaching a large number of schools and pupils.

Mr Lewis said: “The shortlisting on two national awards is great acknowledgement for the hard work that all at the Darwin Centre have put in, and the long term commitment of our core partner and sponsor Dragon LNG, to be recognised at this level will help the project to grow, and open access to exciting Science and Engineering opportunities for Pembrokeshire’s young people further.”

Becky Lumlock, managing director Dragon LNG, added: “We were delighted that the Dragon LNG Darwin Centre Experience was shortlisted in two national Wales awards. It was great that the project, celebrating its 10th year was recognised for the commitment and enthusiasm it shows in delivering STEM programmes to all junior schools in Pembrokeshire.

“The programme receives huge support from its various associations, especially its core partners The Darwin Centre Educational Charity, Pembrokeshire College, Pembrokeshire County Council Education Department and Pembrokeshire Schools, as well as ourselves."