Our Heroes are simply the best! (VIDEO)
HEROES of all ages and from all walks of life were honoured last night at a glittering star-studded ceremony.
Celebrities turned out in force to pay tribute to people from across North Staffordshire and South Cheshire in the third annual Our Heroes awards.
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YOU'RE FANTASTIC: Herceptin campaigners Dot Griffiths and Lynne Burton are overwhelmed as they pick up the Editor's Special Award; Joshua Scott being presented with his third place Child of Courage award by Jan Williams; Deborah Windle being given her Adult Carer of the Year award by The Bishop of Lichfield, the Right Reverend Jonathan Gledhill; Dylan Bowers, winner of the Bright Young Thing award and Big Brother twins Sam and Amanda Marchant.
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The Sentinel teamed up with Britannia Building Society to honour people who excel in their communities. More than 150 entries were received in the different categories and 29 awards were handed out.
And more than £18,000 was presented in prize money with each winner also receiving a framed photo certificate and a bottle of champagne.
Recognised for their outstanding achievements were: Children of Courage; Good Neighbours; Community Groups; Bright Young Things; Charity Champions; Heroes of the NHS; School Stars and those going Beyond the Call of Duty.
There was also an Editor's Special Award which went to the Women Fighting for Herceptin group whose campaign forced the Government to make the revolutionary breast cancer drug available on the NHS.
Campaign leader Dot Griffiths said: "The reception has been tremendous, it's overwhelming and we are honoured to receive an award."
The first-ever Britannia Building Society Fairness Award went to lovestoke.org, a group of volunteers who set up a website to promote the Potteries.
Among those who turned out to support the event were TV presenter Nick Hancock, darts legend Phil Taylor, BBC football pundit Mark Bright, Colonel Tim Sandiford, the last commanding officer of The Staffordshire Regiment, TV presenter Wendy Turner-Webster and Robbie's mum Jan Williams.
Mr Hancock said: "It's a wonderful event and brings a tear to the eye every year."
Michael Sassi, Editor-in-Chief of Staffordshire Sentinel News and Media, said: "We have so many people in Stoke-on-Trent who do incredible, fantastic things and they shouldn't be taken for granted."
Graham Leftwich, Britannia Building Society's Business Leader for Group Communications, said: "People don't know how special they are and it's great we can shine a bright light on these remarkable people doing remarkable things."
The Our Heroes Award ceremony was held at the Best Western Moat House on Festival Park.
4 Comments
by Vicky Irving, Porthill
Thursday, September 25 2008, 3:57AM
“Congratulations to my wonderful Mum in law, Dot and the women fighting for Herceptin. I am so glad that Dot and the ladies still recieve publicity and praise for all the wonderful hard work that they have done, and still continue to do, not just for women who need Herceptin, but for all of the other cancer patients local to this area. Even through some terrible times, Dot still carries on raising money and fighting for our local community, to provide better services and equipment for cancer sufferers in the area. Dot and the ladies should be very proud as I am of them! Love you loads, Dot.x”
by Pamela, Newstead
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 10:48PM
“Having been fortunate to be part of the celebrations last night, I would like to thank everyone for making it such a wonderful evening, I wouldnt have missed it for the world.”
by Jessica Taylor, biddulph
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 4:10PM
“WELL DONE MUM!!
Just want to say well done to my mum who won Adult Carer of the Year! She's an inspiration and an amazin woman!! Im glad i nominated you and that you had such a good time last night!!
Love ya xxx”
by alexandra burton, penkhull
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 10:38AM
“Well done Women Fighting For Herceptin! Its great to receive recognition for what we did and the ladies are still working hard raising money for all cancer patients in north staffordshire.I'm sure they are all ecstatic and honoured by this award.p.s. the dress looked great mum.x”