Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance had a successful night during a national awards event.
The Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence took place on November 14, with the Dorset and Somerset service seeing winners in two categories and highly commended in another.
Organised by Air Ambulances UK and sponsored by Airbus, the annual awards celebrate and recognise the specialist life-saving skills and commitments of those within the air ambulance community.

The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance winners included Dr Ian Mew, who was named Doctor of the Year.
An intensive care and anaesthesia consultant and an air ambulance doctor, Dr Mew has worked with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance for nine years.
A spokesman said: ‘he always goes above and beyond for patients and their families in all his professional domains’.
He said: “I am incredibly humbled to receive this award,.
“There are so many people going above and beyond in our society, this award is a recognition of everyone who works for the benefit of others.
“I’d particularly like to thank the DocBike volunteers and trustees, my colleagues on the air ambulance and at Dorset County Hospital.”

Wayne Busby

Wayne Busby, who has been the charity’s aircraft maintenance engineer for the past eight years, was a winner in the Operations Support Staff of the Year category for his dedication to his role.
He said: “We all have the same goal, to provide an outstanding critical care air ambulance service for the people of Dorset and Somerset. For me, I love fixing helicopters and feel proud to be able to play my part in helping to save lives.”
And Pete Appleby was highly commended in the Critical Care Practitioner of the Year category.

Pete Appleby

“Pete has taken on a multitude of projects over the past year, alongside his expected responsibilities as a specialist practitioner in critical care,” the spokesman added.
“He has devoted significant time, often on a voluntary basis, to enhancing operations, while acting as deputy air operations officer.”.
“Pete is a superb practitioner and an extra-ordinary patient advocate.”
Pete said: “To even be nominated for an award was an honour, however to be recognised on the night was really special.
“I want to say thank you to all my colleagues and friends at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and beyond.”