Telford swells with pride as winners announced at Telford Community Pride Awards.
Last Thursday evening Councillors, award finalists, sponsors and supporters arrived at the Telford Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort to attend the Telford Community Pride Awards 2022.
The Telford Community Pride Awards is a prestigious event to recognise the contribution of local individuals, groups and businesses, who make a difference in their community, workplace or school, giving Telford and Wrekin a sense of pride.
The awards were a fabulous evening of celebration to acknowledge the finalists.
The Mayor of the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Councillor Amrik Jhawar said “A huge congratulations to the winners of Telford’s Community Pride Awards 2022 which took place last week. These awards recognise and celebrate individuals, groups and businesses who are making a difference in our communities – helping to make Telford special. We are very lucky to live in a place where there are so many wonderful people. Well done to everyone who was nominated and once again a huge congratulations to our 2022 winners.”
Congratulations to all our winners of the Telford Community Pride Awards 2022!
Best School Green Project – winner Grange Park Primary School. Sponsored by Telford Business Services
Best Community Green Champions – winner Friends of Dothill Nature Reserve Sponsored by idverde
Unsung Hero – winner Chun Bagry Sponsored by Telford Hotel Spa & Golf Resort
Outstanding Volunteer Under 18 - winner Fraser Sponsored by Nuplace
Outstanding Volunteer Adult – Tina Rogers Sponsored by Nuplace
Outstanding Volunteer Group – ROC Centre Telford CIC Sponsored by Nuplace
Sporting Achievement Award – winner Zoe Gilbody Sponsored by aspirations
Best Community Support Individual – winner Paul Thomas Sponsored by Lovell Partnerships
Best Community Support Group – winner Parents Opening Doors (PODs) Sponsored by Lovell Partnerships
Good Neighbour Award – winner Alan Handy Sponsored by Wrekin Housing Group
Business Champions for Corporate Social Responsibility – Small - winner Little Green Pantry Sponsored by Telford Centre
Telford Business Champions for Corporate Social Responsibility - Large - winner Capgemini Sponsored by Telford Centre
Inspirational Activity Award – Faye and Tary Yip Sponsored by Balfour Beatty
Congratulations also goes to our Highly Commended finalists.
We would also like to congratulate the Leader and Cabinet Award winners
Susanne Bearblock – From Hollinswood Primary for her hard work and valued contribution to Telford climate change partnership
Telford & Wrekin, Street Champions – For their amazing work across the borough during the pandemic and ongoing
Majid Iqbal – For his work in the leadership of the community always promoting working together in a positive way
Krista Ball – For her work valued work on Olliefullness across the borough, brightening people’s lives alongside her son Ollie
Marion Blockley- For her work in cultural and heritage, volunteer chair of the World Heritage Steering group, showing professional knowledge and determination at all times
Sewing for the NHS- This group worked tirelessly during the pandemic to produce masks, cap and wash bags. Their work continues to make a great contribution to the NHS.
Thank you to everyone who attended and a BIG thanks goes to our sponsors’ idverde Wolverhampton University Centre Telford, Telford Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Aspirations, Lovell Partnerships, Nuplace, Telford Business Services, The Wrekin Housing Group, Telford Centre and Balfour Beatty.
See photos from the awards evening in our photo gallery
