Sovereign Radio’s Local Heroes 2008!
For those of you that could not be there or were not able to listen live on air or online, in the words of one of our listeners that attended the event ‘it was like the big awards ceremonies that you see on TV but local’ (photo’s of the evening can be found on our photo gallery).
Sovereign Radio’s very first Local Hero awards 2008 at the Grand Hotel Eastbourne was a fantastic success and we would just like to take this opportunity to thank all of the following people that made this evening possible and truly special.
First our sponsors:-
HERO OF HEROES AWARD
with Blind Design More >
The Hero of Heroes Award's gone to St Thomas A Beckett teacher, Emma Moulding, who fought and recently lost a brave battle with cancer. Her mum Gina picked up the £500 prize for charity on her behalf.
COURAGEOUS CHILD OF THE YEAR AWARD
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The Courageous Child award's gone to Andrew and Ruby Wright. Mum Lisa nominated both her children as her son's been a great support to his little sister, who has battled Leukaemia and is now awaiting a heart transplant.
EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
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Emergency Service Person of the Year's been given to Jane Adams of the Maternity department at the DGH.
INSPIRATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
with Waitrose More >
Inspirational Teacher of the Year is Pat White of Seaford Head Community College.
CARER OF THE YEAR AWARD
with Sunrise Senior Living More >
The Carer of the Year went to Steven Tutt, who was nominated by his wife, Jacqui, who has M.S.
ACT OF BRAVERY OF THE YEAR AWARD
with Wealden Tyres More >
The Outstanding Act of Bravery's gone to Steve Davis, who donated his kidney to his sister, Hayley.
CHARITY FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR AWARD
with Woodside Hall Nursing Home More >
Charty Fundraiser of the Year's gone to Frank and Sue O'Hara who've raised £20,000 in memory of their daughter, Tuesday, for an adolescant cancer ward at the DGH.
CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
with Langney Shopping Centre More >
Customer Service Award of the Year has been presented to Patrick Warner of Sterling Automotive.
NEIGHBOUR OF THE YEAR AWARD
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Neighbour of the Year's gone to Kate Daly of Kingsmere Community Association.
SPORTING ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR AWARD
with St. Andrews Independent School More >
14 year old Cavendish pupil, James Kirby's been crowned Sporting Achiever of the Year. He's scooped countless medals at the World Transplant Games.
APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD
with Amadeaus Antiques More >
Apprentice of the year award goes Carly Fox - an inspiration to all she meets and a great asset to the care Industry.
Immense Gratitude Award
The Award of Immense Gratitude's gone to Save the DGH camapigners, Liz Walke and Monica Corrina-Kavali.
And finally:
Missing Link – ‘technical excellence’, from the ideas right through to the staging, sound and lighting and all backed up with faultless customer service.
Retro – active Jazz for the great entertainment, they were a truly amazing live band.
Grand Flowers for the beautiful bouquets and table arrangements
Balloons Galore for the wonderful table and room decorations
It’s magic time entertainers – Tony Charles was a hit with everyone a great magician and entertainer.
Ashprint for all of the print associated with the event – the design and print was exactly what we were looking for.
