Jason Gillard (Veterans Awards Ireland) - Building Bridges Through Service

“We had a nominee called Bryan Phillips, unbelievable lad. Double amputee. He was in the Irish Guards, lost his legs in Afghanistan. And when I saw his name was called out and he stood up ... I turned to my wife and I said, that's why I've done this.”This week on Story Behind the Stone, we speak with Jason Gillard, veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of Veteran Awards Ireland.Jason’s mission is nothing short of transformative: giving veterans permission to step out of the shadows, celebrate their service, and reconnect with community and business.In this episode:- How the Awards are rewriting the narrative for veterans in Northern Ireland and expanding to the Republic of Ireland in 2027- The life-changing power of recognition- Learn about Connect Through Service Ltd and the power of trust in veteran employmentFollow: Veteran Awards Ireland on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X