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GALLERY: Bravo to Cramlington’s Community Champions
The work of Cramlington’s local heroes was acknowledged today when Cramlington Town Council hosted a Community Champions awards ceremony.
The event was sponsored by Cramlington Independent Funeral Directors H Duckworth.
Speaking at the event in Concordia Leisure Centre, Town Mayor Loraine De Simone praised all those who had been nominated and acknowledged the dedication of those individuals and organisations whose work is often carried out behind the scenes. Loraine said “I am delighted to be here representing the Town Council at this ceremony which recognises the commitment that you all make for the benefit of Cramlington residents, you are all so deserving of our gratitude.”
” I would also like to thank our sponsors, H Duckworth, for supporting this event.”
For the Community Organisation of the Year Award nominees were Eastlea Primary School, 5th Cramlington Brownies, The Community School Clothing Scheme, Cramlington and District Red Squirrel Group and Healthwise.
The winners were Cramlington United FC. The club was formed in 2010 and within 12 months they were awarded Community Club Status which is unique in the whole of the UK. The club has 40 teams catering for all ages, sexes and abilities and they concentrate on developing each and every individual, whatever age, in all areas of life.
For the Volunteer of the Year Award the nominees were Garron Drury and Irene Jobson.
The winner was Doreen Morton. Doreen is a volunteer in many aspects of Cramlington life – be it involving the church, keeping the town tidy and attractive or local history to name just a few.
The Fundraiser of the Year Award was given to Liz Patterson for her dedication to the Royal British Legion. Liz goes out of her way to support veterans and her fundraising activities include zip-wiring, beach walks, quiz nights and much more.
The winners were Jim and Janice Rynn who for many years ran the food bank. They worked 7 days a week in their endeavour to ensure that nobody in the community went hungry.
