Two healthcare apprentices have been honoured for their commitment to the Welsh language in a clinical setting.
Hanna Griffiths from Pencader, Carmarthen, and Teleri Evans from Llanybydder, Ceredigion, were recognised for their achievements at the B-WBL Awards, an event celebrating the dedication of Welsh language learners from across south and west Wales.
Both are apprentices with Hywel Dda University Health Board and have demonstrated a strong commitment to using Welsh in their daily work.
Ms Griffiths, who works on Cadog Ward at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen, received the Overall Winner of the Welsh Language Award.
Ms Evans, based in the Outpatients Department at Glangwili Hospital, was named runner-up in the Inspirational Use of Welsh Language Award.
Nicola Fourie, Apprenticeship Academy coordinator for the Health Board, said: "On behalf of the Apprenticeship Academy, we are incredibly proud of Hanna and Teleri for their fantastic achievements.
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"Using Welsh every day is vital, particularly for our Welsh-speaking patients, and it helps to improve their experiences in a hospital or clinical environment.
"Hanna and Teleri have shown outstanding passion for promoting and using the Welsh language, within the workplace and throughout their college studies.
"Their enthusiasm and commitment inspire others to use, learn and embrace the Welsh Language in everyday life."
The apprentices were supported in their training by Pembrokeshire College.
Lucy Breckon, work-based learning manager at Pembrokeshire College, said: "Hanna and Teleri's success is thoroughly deserved and reflects the commitment they have shown throughout their apprenticeships.
"They have embraced every opportunity to develop and use their Welsh language skills, actively implementing the ‘More than Just Words’ Active Offer on the wards, helping to ensure patients are offered the opportunity to communicate in Welsh."
Janice Morgan, Welsh language development officer at Pembrokeshire College, said: "It has been an absolute pleasure working with Hanna and Teleri.
"Their enthusiasm for the Welsh language has been evident from the start, and they have made the most of every opportunity as Welsh Language Ambassadors.
"They have been a credit to the college and have truly shone in their roles."
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