The ET Pride in Peterborough 2011 Awards
Emotional and heartwarming stories of human kindness dominated this year's Evening Telegraph Pride in Peterborough awards - paying tribute to Peterborough's local heroes, those people who make Peterborough a terrific place to live and work - on Thursday, 28 April.
Costa Coffee was the headline sponsor of the Pride in Peterborough 2011 awards.
From have-a-go-heroes to neighbourly acts, brave youngsters and adventurous senior citizens, the 2011 event brought tears to many eyes during the ceremony at the city's Marriott Hotel.
Television actress Tricia Penrose was the celebrity host and handed out awards to the winners with the category sponsors, including headline sponsor Costa Coffee and mingled with the shortlisted finalists and their families throughout the evening.
2011 awards winners and sponsors
Health Professional/Carer of the Year
This award recognises people who go beyond the call of duty to care for others. It is open to any carer in the form of relatives, neighbours or health professionals. Winner: Rachel Martin. Runners-up: Margaret Masters and Sue Arnold.
Sponsored by ColoplastSponsor's message
"Coloplast Ltd is proud to support these very important awards because they recognise the real 'heroes' of Peterborough. Our mission is 'making life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs' so the Pride of Peterborough Awards is an ideal opportunity for us to share that passion with individuals who make a real difference to local people.
Outstanding Act of Bravery
This award recognises an individual who has put themselves in danger to help or save the life of another. Winner: PC Grahame Robinson. Runners-up: Helen Paulucci, Deivadas Jaikas and Chris Hooper.
Sponsored by Coca-Cola Enterprises LtdCommunity Spirit
This award recognises someone who makes a positive effort to improve the community in which he or she lives and who is not covered by the other categories. It could be a voluntary worker, someone who runs a local organisation, or a professional person who puts in that extra effort to serve their community. Winner: Angie Noble. Runners-up: Sophie Antonelli, Sue Gage and PCSO Martin West.
Sponsored by Axiom HousingSponsor's message
"Axiom Housing Association is proud to sponsor the Pride in Peterborough Community Spirit Award 2011."
Caring Neighbour
This award recognises those people whose neighbourly care touches the lives of those around them. Winner: Ben Horrocks. Runners-up: Ciaran McAuley and The Salvation Army's Good Neighbours' Scheme.
Sponsored by Luminus GroupSponsor's message
"Luminus is delighted to be sponsoring the Caring Neighbour award for the second consecutive year.
"2011 is our Year of Rescuing Dreams and Reviving Aspirations and we hope that by showing our continued support for these awards we recognise those special people within our communities who go the extra mile to help others."
Senior Citizens
This award is aimed at recognising those young-at-heart members of our community who go the extra mile. Perhaps they excel at a hobby or have extraordinary talents or maybe they give up their time to do something wonderful for someone else? Nominees for this award must be aged 60 or over. Winner: Rona Thickpenny. Runners-up: Gill Farr and Judith Turner.
Sponsored by Wiltshire Farm Foods
Sponsor's message
David Brinkworth, Managing Director of Wiltshire Farm Foods said "My wife, Carol, and I attended the Peterborough Evening Telegraph Pride in Peterborough Awards ceremony in 2009.
"We were humbled by the stories of courage, kindness and selfless devotion of the nominees.
"We are honoured to support such a deserving cause, which shows that acts of goodwill towards our fellow man can still be rewarded in our modern, often selfish, society."
Lifetime Achievement
This award recognises an individual whose achievements have been far-reaching. Winner: Ben Iredale. Runners-up: Pam Mansfeld and Lord Kenneth T Montgomery-Moore.
Sponsored by Peterborough Regional CollegeFund-raiser of the Year
This award recognises an individual who stands out as an excellent fundraiser either on their own or as part of their community. Winner: Liza Schwarz. Runners-up: John and Rosie Sandall and Chris Newman.
Sponsored by Cummins Generator Technologies
Sponsor's message
"Cummins Generator Technologies are proud to support the Pride of Peterborough Awards and in particular the Fundraiser of the Year Award.
"This award recognises the fantastic contributions of those members of our society who go above and beyond in their daily lives to help raise money for others.
"This award aligns with our own corporate core values where we aim to improve the lives of those in our community."
Outstanding Family
The Outstanding Family Award celebrates the important role that parents and other influential adults play in inspiring their family, overcoming barriers and being supportive and understanding in all areas of family life.
Entries are open to mums, dads, stepparents, grandparents, guardians, foster parents, or other adult family members as individuals or in a group. Winners: The King family. Runners-up: The Clarkson family and the Majid family.
Sponsored by Family CareSponsor's message
"Family Care has been working with families and children in the Peterborough area for 150 years. Through its residential family centres, day assessment centre and management of children's centres, pre-schools, family projects and a day nursery, Family Care supports families on every level, every day, protecting children and preventing family breakdown.
"We believe Peterborough has some amazing families and this has inspired us to introduce this new category to the Pride in Peterborough awards."
Overall Achiever
An overall achiever award will be chosen from the successful nominations of each of the awards categories. Our headline sponsor Costa will decide which of the winners has contributed most to the life of the City to become our Pride of Peterborough Overall Achiever. Winner: Ben Iredale.
Sponsor's message
"The Evening Telegraph's annual Pride in Peterborough is an exciting award event which rewards local people who have achieved against the odds and made a lasting contribution to the community.
"As part of the community in Peterborough, Costa Coffee is proud and honoured to be associated with this event and is looking forward to a great evening."
