VIDEO: Pride in Milton Keynes awards night
Full list of winners who make us proud to live in MK
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
Well plenty if you were among those honoured at Tuesday night's Milton Keynes Citizen Pride in Milton Keynes awards.
Dignitaries including Mayor Euan Henderson, Marshall Amplifiers founder Jim Marshall and Citizen managing director Paul Gibson attended the annual event, now in its fourth year.
Former EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Ricky Groves hosted the evening at the Doubletree for Hilton Hotel.
The full list of winners are:
Service with a Smile
(sponsored by thecentre:mk):
WINNER – P3
People, potential, possibilities; P3 helps people with social exclusion problems to get their lives back on track following depression, drugs and other traumatic experiences. Always caring and smiling they give a terrific service.
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Sarah Jarman and the Young Carers team
Child of Courage
(sponsored by Gymboree):
WINNER – Sinead Bull
Sinead, 8, recently discovered she has no bone marrow, is currently undergoing blood transfusion treatment and has recently had to have a line put in her heart. She is so brave and never complains.
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Jessica Mould, Luke Louis, Luke Brown, Tayla Radley, Joe Kelly and Holly Ruddlesden
Best Child Carer
(sponsored by ASDA):
WINNER – Jayne Westcott
Jayne and her disabled husband are foster carers for troubled teens. They also have two children and a grandson who is always in and out of hospital. A complete joy of a lady, Jayne is truly remarkable.
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Carole Marshall
School of the Year
(sponsored by Randstad):
WINNER – Meadfurlong School
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HIGHLY COMMENDED – Simpson School
Making a difference on our Streets (sponsored by Milton Keynes Partnership):
WINNER – Rob Harriman and Tony Jeffs
Following many acts of anti-social behaviour in Greenleys, community wardens Rob and Tony stepped in to patrol the area, arranging meetings to resolve the situation and put residents' lives back to normal.
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Street Ministers
Young Achiever
(sponsored by Marshall Amplification):
WINNER – Hassan Jama
Hassan is 22-years-old and runs coaching sessions in football, basketball, cricket and other sports for 13-19 year olds from underprivileged areas. He has just qualified as a football coach.
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Sally Nunekpeku
Best Arts/Sports/Community Project (sponsored by MK Dons):
WINNER – Special Needs Unit Gymnastics (SNUGS)
This independent gym club for children with special needs such as cerebral palsy, sensory difficulties, Down's Syndrome and ADHD helps them build their confidence and creates friendships.
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Climb Your Mountain
Best Volunteer
(sponsored by Haart Estate Agents):
WINNER – Make A Difference
A group of volunteers that organise events for 13-25 year olds, they have painted a dark bridge in Newport Pagnell, making it look really interesting.
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Street Ministers
Making Milton Keynes Safer
(sponsored by Safer MK):
WINNER – Heads High Anti-Bullying
This group has role models all over the UK, tackling bullying in schools. It believes bullying is the first step to knife and gun crime and if they can encourage people to respect each other, they can tackle this to.
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Rob Harriman and Tony Jeffs
Older Achiever (sponsored by ExtraCare):
WINNER – Doreen Adcock
At 72, Doreen is a dedicated swimming instructor, teaching more than 13,000 people over 35 years. Teaching one child who was totally blind and others with severe learning difficulties and special needs, she gives up her own time with energy and enthusiasm.
HIGHLY COMMENDED – Barbara Reeves
Best Neighbour
(sponsored by Midsummer Place):
WINNER – Mike Keating
Mike, 85, fought for his country in the Navy and is described as a very special person. He regularly looks after friends and neighbours a lot younger than himself and gives endlessly.
HIGHLY COMMENDED – John Logan
The People's Choice Award:
WINNER – Meadfurlong School
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