Valued members of society honoured for commitment and dedication to improving their communities.
YOUNG people and adults who have made a significant contribution to their communities have been named ahead of an awards night in recognition of their efforts.
Babergh District Council has named the 24 winners of its Community Achievement Awards 2011, which includes Holly Watson, the Sudbury teenager who launched an anti-knife campaign following the death of her brother Lewis who was stabbed in the town centre.
The award scheme highlights the work of individuals and groups who make a real difference to their communities and schools.
Jill Barton, Babergh’s community development officer, said: “Babergh’s Community Award scheme has been running for 19 years and this year we again received a bumper bundle of nominations.”
Another Sudbury winner was Anesta Newson, founder of the town’s Bridge Project, who received a “Special Award” for her work with vulnerable adults in the region.
“We are really pleased to be able to recognise Holly and Anesta, who have both demonstrated real passion and community commitment,” added Mrs Barton.
Each winner will be honoured at an awards night, which will take place at the Stoke by Nayland Club on March 9.
List of winners:
Under 18s:
Holly Watson, Sudbury
Samuel Butters and Benjamin Milnes, Sudbury Upper School
James Harvey, Aaron Webb and Jack Parkinson, Great Cornard Upper School
Tina Balaam and Kate Robertson, Great Cornard Upper School
Thomas Taylor, Ryan Alexander and Mark Perryman, Long Melford
Voluntary/Community Group awards:
Heartwatch Community First Responders, East Bergholt
Jo Bayley, Donna Herman & Debbie Hattrell, Leavenheath
Over 18 Awards:
Una Oakes, Stoke by Nayland
Adrian Walters, Lawshall
Basil Pilgrim, Bures St Mary
Sue Ward, Naughton
Michael Watts, Brantham
Clive Powney, Hadleigh
Marion Brown, Elmsett
Bill Horne, Edwardstone
Bryan Panton, Lavenham
Valentine Hurrell, Great Waldingfield
Hazel Gardiner, Nayland
Marion & Roger Dann, Brantham (joint award)
Christine Banyard, Hintlesham
Charlene Grimwood, Great Cornard
Stephen Thorpe (posthumous award) Pinewood
Linda Smalley, Tattingstone
Anesta Newson, The Bridge Project, Sudbury (Special Award)
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