WOW! What a night!
The town’s most inspirational people came together last night, Thursday, to for the annual Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards.
The glittering ceremony was held at The Village Hotel with a dozen awards handed out to individuals and teams who have made a real difference in the town.
Honours were given to top teachers and charity champions as well as community heroes and sporting stars and there were two top prizes revealed on the night – a Lifetime Achievement Award and a Courage Award.
There were cheers and tears and the several standing ovations for our nominees and winners.
Don't forget to pick up a copy of next week's Inspiration Awards edition of the Warrington Guardian, in shops from Thursday, May 2.
Here are some of the best photos from a special evening of celebration:
Here are all the winners of this year’s Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards:
CHILD / TEENAGER OF THE YEAR sponsored by Christeyns
We wanted to honour a youngster who has either battled against the odds to help others, been an outstanding achiever in their studies or extra-curricular activities or put themselves at risk to help someone less fortunate or in danger.
Winner: Violet Smith
Highly commended: Eimear Slee and Thomas Long-Moore
JUNIOR FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR
As with the fundraiser of the year category, we wanted to hear about those who have committed to raising money or who gave time to a good cause. But we wanted to give a separate award to honour the work of children or teenagers in Warrington.
Winner: Thomas Burrows
Highly commended: Harvey Goodman and Evie McCoy
FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR
We wanted to hear about those who have committed to raising money or who gave time to a good cause. Nominations were welcome for individuals or groups.]
Winner: Lee Kinsey
Highly commended: Alana Bradshaw and Steve Hughes
CHARITY OF THE YEAR sponsored by Warrington Guardian
We were looking to recognise a Warrington charity that has been committed in its efforts to helping people in the town through its fundraising and tireless community work.
Winner: Warrington and Halton Hospitals Charity
Highly commended: Jump and Warrington VIP
CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY sponsored by Sellafield Ltd
This award is for an individual or organisation in the town that has made a significant contribution to the community.
Winner: Kate McCarthy-Booth
Highly commended: Tony Dixon and Longford Neighbourhood Services Charity
EDUCATION HERO OF THE YEAR sponsored by Chester University
This award will recognise those working in schools and colleges across Warrington, from teachers and head teachers to support staff and governors.
Winner: Stephen Burke
Highly commended: Emma Mills and Michelle Withnall and Emma Woodall
SPORTSPERSON/SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR sponsored by Jackson Fire and Security
We wanted to hear about the achievements of Warrington’s finest, either in their field of expertise or in furthering sport in the community. Nominations were welcome for both adults and junior achievers.
Winner: Great Sankey High School Year 7 boys football team
Highly commended: Esme Heavy and Martyn Leech
HEALTH HERO OF THE YEAR sponsored by CHEC Warrington
We were looking for an unsung hero working or volunteering within a hospital, surgery or health environment who has shown exceptional care or contributed to making someone’s visit or stay more enjoyable.
Winner: Team Lunar (Home Birth Team) at Warrington Hospital
Highly commended: Dr Lucy Hyland and Mike Shaw
EVERYDAY HERO AWARD sponsored by Belong
This award recognises those who put others first, keep spirits high with people they meet and make a difference to the lives of those in their neighbourhood or the street they live in through their kindness and compassion.
Winner: Janet Adamson
Highly commended: Rachel Munn and John Lewis
COURAGE AWARD sponsored by Redwood Bank
This award is to honour those who have either overcome adversity in their personal lives or gone beyond the call of duty, perhaps by risking their own safety to help others.
Nominations were received for individuals, teams or emergency services workers.
Winner: Esther Ghey
TEAM OF THE YEAR sponsored by LocaliQ
We wanted to celebrate a team that has achieved success by working together. Nominations were received from all walks of life, from schools and businesses to hospital departments and voluntary groups.
Winner: The Ukrainian Family Hub
Highly commended: Warrington Man V Fat and Knox & Son Funeral Directors
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD sponsored by Warrington Borough Council
This prestigious award would go to a person who has made an outstanding contribution in Warrington over a number of years.
Winner: Keith Inman
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