Community Pride Awards 2011


Unsung heroes who are the pride of York enjoyed their moment in the spotlight as the winners of The Press’s 2011 Community Pride Awards were revealed. [full story]

Community Pride Awards 2011 pictures
  • Finalists gathered on stage
  • Teacher of the Year Gareth Davies (left) of Millthorpe School, with Peter Emery of sponsor Drax Power
  • Person of the Year award winner Alan 'Spen' Allison (left), on stage at York Racecourse, with Nick Breton, of sponsor Benenden Healthcare Society
  • Parent of the Year award winner Jeff Wall (right) with Paul Thompson of sponsor Barnitts.
  • Doreen Foster, winner of the Health Service Hero Award, with Steve Ryan of sponsor Saville Audio Visual
  • John Lister (right) of sponsor Aviva, with Kenneth Slee (foreground) and staff from Heworth Post Office, who won the Service with a Smile award
  • John Nicholson (right), winner of the Public Sector Hero award, with City of York Council leader James Alexander
  • Nick Breton, of sponsor Benenden Healthcare Society, talking on stage at the awards.
  • Shaun Lavery (right) of York People First receives the award, for Best Community Project, from Steven Burkeman, of sponsor the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
  • York & District U13 football team manager Anthony Wales (centre) accepts the Significant Achievement award on behalf of the team, from City of York Council leader James Alexander and Francine Clee, Deputy Editor of The Press
  • Sporting Hero award winner Frank Stones (left), with Tony Lee of sponsors York Racecourse
  • Child of the Year joint winner Owen Targett, gives his mum, Fleur, a kiss on stage during the evening.
  • Two of the Child of the Year winners on stage, Margaux Barker (left) and Hannah Martin.
  • Freddie Hyde, one of the five winners of Child of the Year on stage
  • Child of the Year winners on stage (from left) Owen Targett, Margaux Barker, Hannah Martin and Rosalla Daly-Maxwell.
  • Child of the Year winners on stage (from left) Owen Targett, Margaux Barker, Hannah Martin and Rosalla Daly-Maxwell.
  • Charity fundraiser of the year winner Brian Hughes (left) receives his award from Graham Todd of Herbert Todd & Son
  • Charity Fundraiser of the Year Brian Hughes on stage at York Racecourse.
  • Charity Fundraiser of the Year Brian Hughes on stage with his award.
  • Annette Wilkes (right) of sponsor York Racecourse Hospitality, presents the Volunteer of the Year award to Sallyanne Gatus with her daughter Laura.
  • Dave Clarke (right) of sponsor Yorwaste, presents the Best Primary School Project award winner to Poppleton Ousebank School headteacher Estelle O'Hara, with from left) Paul Mahoney, Sean Mahoney and Jane Mansfield.
  • Spirit of Youth award winner Paisley Laws, with Dave Bruce from award sponsor Nestle UK.
  • City of York Council leader James Alexander on stage during the awards.
  • Steve Hughes, managing editor of The Press, on stage during the evening.
  • Spirit of Youth award winner Paisley Laws shares a joke at her table during the ceremony.
  • Charity Fundraiser award nominee Andrew Fair, with Wendy Brooks, one of those who nominated him.
  • Yvonne Lyons, Person of the Year nominee Kate Lock, Pam Dunthorne, Karen Foster, Pauline Chambers and Lucy Hjort.
  • Spirit of Youth award winner Paisley Laws (second left), with (from left) her mum, Anita Laws, grandmother Annette Forster and aunt Trina Warriner.
  • Parent of the Year award winner Jeff Ward shows his emotions on stage.
  • Three of the Heworth Post Office team, on stage, showing why they won the Service With a Smile award.
  • Charity Fundraiser award nominee Andrew Fair, with Wendy Brooks, one of those who nominated him.

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