Peter Elmont will receive a British Empire Medal. - Credit: Weston RNLI The chairman of Weston RNLI's fundraising branch has been featured in the New Years Honours list. Peter Elmont has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to maritime safety. Peter has been chairman of Weston RNL’s fundraising branch since 2011 but was a member for many years before that. Weston RNLI's fundraising chairman Peter Elmont with his wife Bridget. - Credit: Weston RNLI Don Sutherland, chairman of Weston RNLI Lifeboat Management Group, said: “Peter is a source of inspiration to us all. He is always encouraging old and new members of his committee to do more and valuable things.