Burnham-On-Sea RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Matt Davies has been honoured with a prestigious BBC Somerset ‘Make A Difference’ award in recognition of his 31 years of voluntary service saving lives at sea. Matt attended the awards ceremony on Sunday evening (September 28th), where he was named winner in the volunteer category, much to the delight of his colleagues at Burnham RNLI Lifeboat Station. At the ceremony, Matt was described as “an RNLI volunteer from Burnham-On-Sea who has dedicated 31 years of his life to saving lives at sea,” noting his current role as Lifeboat Operations Manager. Matt started his lifesaving volunteer career at local independent lifeboat charity Burnham Area Rescue Boat, which is now BARB Search and Rescue and operates three hovercraft. It’s amazing to have been recognised with this award.”Pictured: Matt Davies from Burnham RNLI won the Volunteer Award (Photo Jon Craig)