In recognition of our individual and collective achievements, Dr Kenefick and I received the College of Arts and Social Sciences Public Engagement Award in 2014. The award recognises the work of outstanding communicators and their efforts in enhancing understanding of the research taking place at the College and University. In describing the rationale for the award, Professor Chris Whatley, then Head of CASS and Vice-Principal of the University, said, 'The enthusiasm that Billy and Derek have for this project is palpable and they have helped ensure that the city and University play prominent roles in a national commemoration of a war that was harrowing for millions of people but which also induced acts of great heroism’.