Kevin Kelway, BCAc, was awarded the prestigious British Citizen Award in January 2023 for nearly 30 years of community campaigning in Plymouth. A Broadcast Journalist, Export Advocate, and Co-Founder of one of the UK’s most innovative PR companies, Dorcas Media, and Westward Shipping News recently named the Maritime Media Company of the Year 2024/25 at the Prestige Awards. News Blogger at Westward Shipping News that charts arrivals and departures of shipping movements in Plymouth, together with maritime features, videos, and our live 24-hour webcam in the Sound."Our work in supporting the UK Armed Forces and communities was recognised by the MOD's (ERS) Scheme, when Dorcas Media Limited secured a Gold Recognition for its work in promoting the Armed Forces Covenant, British Armed Forces, veterans, and families."Kevin's previous roles includes News Editor at Business i Devon, Marketing Manager for Outset Plymouth, and Marketing & PR Manager at A4e South West."One of my proudest moments was being given the prestigious Sheila McKechnie Foundation Community Award – for our 5-year campaign in saving Plymouth’s iconic Tinside Lido campaign from (1998 to 2003) and was presented the honour at the House of Lords in 2015."Dorcas Media has coordinated trade groups to Germany, Italy, Novorossiysk in Krasnodar Krai, and Gibraltar in developing business and community relations.SME Judge and Business Award winner, Devon Business Champion, Media Innovator Award, Local Business Award winner, and LGBTBE UK certified creative business. Children's book author of the 'Adventures of Larry the Pirate' and the Rockhoppas series where the characters live on Drake's Island - and celebrating 13 years. They first featured in comic strips in the Plymouth Herald in 2011-2012. Now on audio on YouTube with three episodes to watch if you dare.MCIPR, MIEx, PABC and OutBritain members.