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Community Pride Logo 2009

The Community Pride Awards, held in conjunction with City of York Council, are a celebration of special individuals and groups whose sterling work marks them as true champions of the place where we live and work.

2009 categories and finalists>>

The 2009 winners were announced at a ceremony at York Racecourse on October 22, 2009.

Pictures from the 2009 Community Pride Awards ceremony>>

Videos: Community Pride Awards 2009 Part 1>> | Part 2>> | Part 3>>


York Community Pride Awards shine spotlight on city's unsung heroes

Community Pride Charity Fundraiser winner Ron Middlemass, right, receives his award from the Rev Allan Hughes

9:02am Friday 23rd October 2009

THE spotlight shone on our unsung heroes as the winners of the York Community Pride Awards 2009 were revealed.

Glittering awards ceremony awaits York Community Pride finalists

Finalists at last year’s Community Pride awards ceremony are showered with confetti

7:48am Thursday 22nd October 2009

THE stage is set for one York’s most eagerly awaited events when dozens of unsung heroes are recognised for their sterling work in the community.

Benenden Healthcare Society sponsors York's Community Pride awards

Finalists at last year’s Community Pride awards ceremony are showered with confetti

7:44am Monday 21st September 2009

A MAJOR Health care organisation has joined the list of sponsors for this year’s York Community Pride Awards.

Aviva sponsors York Community Pride campaign

Finalists at last year’s Community Pride awards ceremony are showered with confetti

8:11am Friday 18th September 2009

A MAJOR York company has once more thrown its weight behind our campaign to honour York’s unsung heroes.

2009 Community Pride finalists announced

Community Pride Logo 2009

9:18am Saturday 25th July 2009

Today we can reveal the final line-up from each of the 13 categories in The Press’s Community Pride Awards 2009 – our campaign to unearth true local heroes.

Stiff compeition in Community Pride's Health Service Hero category

Edna Mulhearn

10:44am Monday 20th July 2009

IT IS only days before York finds out who the finalists are in our Community Pride campaign.

Macmillan Cancer Support team nominated for Health Service Hero award

Fundraising manager Roohi Lupton, who praised the dedication of her colleagues in the Macmillan Cancer Support Team

9:43am Thursday 16th July 2009

A DEDICATED team of support workers and carers has been nominated for offering an essential lifeline for those affected by cancer.

Graham Bradbury put forward for Person Of The Year. award

Graham Bradbury is pictured, second from left, at York Hospital in 2006, where he was helping to promote the city’s community carol concert

9:41am Thursday 16th July 2009

THE list of things he does for his community seems endless – and now this popular community champion could be named the city’s Person Of The Year.

Teacher Of The Year award nomination for Ian Wilson

9:39am Thursday 16th July 2009

A POPULAR teacher who “always goes the extra mile” has been nominated in The Press’s Community Pride Awards.

University of York nominated in Best Community Project category

Students and other volunteers busy creating the sensory garden at Applefield School, York

9:40am Thursday 16th July 2009

STUDENTS who transformed a bare courtyard at a special school into a stunning sensory garden have been put nominated in the Best Community Project category.

Alfie Oliver nominated for Child Of The Year award

Alfie Oliver

11:32am Wednesday 15th July 2009

A BABY who takes six Viagra tablets a day to combat a rare heart disease has been put forward for a top award by his proud parents.

David Brooks' customer service recognised with Service With A Smile award nomination

David Brooks, general manager at Dean Court Hotel

10:39am Tuesday 14th July 2009

A HOTEL manager has been nominated for an award in recognition of his commitment to customer service.

Sister Bernie Wood nominated for Community Pride Award

Sister Bernie Wood who has been nominated in the Health Service Hero category

8:14am Saturday 11th July 2009

A NURSE who consistently goes the extra mile to support the parents of premature and poorly babies in York is in line for a top award.

Nancie Fearn up for Public Sector Hero award

NANCIE FEARN: 25 years at St Lawrence’s CE Primary School

1:48pm Friday 10th July 2009

A SCHOOL cook has been rewarded for her dedication with a nomination for a top award.

Christine Guy put forward for Volunteer Of The Year award

Christine Guy, left, with Joan Spencer-Haley, right, and Jennifer Guy, before a charity walk for Diabetes UK in York last year

11:47am Thursday 9th July 2009

AN INSPIRATIONAL volunteer who gives up hours of her spare time to help people living with diabetes has been nominated for a top award.






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