Further information on:
- Who was Saint Etheldreda?
- What is the Etheldreda Medal Award?
- How you might be able to make a nomination for this Award?
Etheldreda and the Etheldreda Medal Award
Who was St Etheldreda
Etheldreda (Aethelthryth, Ediltrudis, Audrey) (d.679), was a queen, foundress and abbess of Ely and has a significant part in the history of the Diocese of Ely. This page provides further details about the saint who was a significant part of the Diocese of Ely's beginnings.
The Etheldreda Medal Award - Nominations and Guidance
Every two years, The Bishop of Ely awards the Etheldreda Medal to individuals who have given 'generous and outstanding service', which would not otherwise be recognised.
Etheldreda Medal Award - 2024 Citations
Nominations for the 2024 awards closed on the 31 May 2024. The nominations were then reviewed by a panel of volunteers who have been appointed to identify suitable recipients. Most of these awards were presented publicly at a special service at Ely Cathedral on 26 October 2024.
Etheldreda Medal Award - 2022 Citations
Nominations for the Etheldreda Medal Award (2022) closed in May, and we are delighted to list here the Citations for those who were awarded the Etheldreda Medal in October 2022.