 | Every year, Minster FM celebrates the achievements of North Yorkshire's most inspirational people in our Local Hero Awards. On Friday 17th February, we hosted our glittering ceremony at York Racecourse featuring a live performance from Matt Cardle (left). | ||
 | Event kindly supported by Benenden Healthcare Society | ||
 | Child Of Achievement Award Awarded to a child who has demonstrated exceptional courage and maturity beyond their years. Award sponsored by CPP. Winner: Thomas Cammack | ||
 | Parent / Guardian of The Year Award Award to parents or guardians who have guided, advised and helped their own or other people’s children. Award sponsored by The Fancy Dance Shop. Winner: Andy Stringer | ||
 | Teacher Of The Year Award Awarded to someone who is an inspirational educator, whether in a classroom, community centre or elsewhere. Award sponsored by Streamline Taxis. Winner: Steve Halksworth | ||
 | Volunteer Of The Year Award Awarded to someone who has given up their time to help those less fortunate than themselves. Award sponsored by Viewpoint. Winner: Joan Cooper | ||
 | Charity Fundraiser Of The Year Someone who has given generously of their time to raise funds for a charity of good cause. Award sponsored by Nuffield Health York Hospital. Winner: Rachel Speight-McGregor | ||
 | Environment AwardSomeone who has gone out of their way to help the environment. Award sponsored by Eliments. Winner: Acorns Montessori Nursery | ||
 | Neighbour Of The Year Award Awarded to the person who goes out of their way to help neighbours and others in their community. Award sponsored by Armstrong Massey Land Rover. Winner: Martin Redmond | ||
 | Make A Community Difference Award For that person who is always at the centre of community life, improving things for everyone else in their area. Award sponsored by Six Five Nine Taxis. Winner: Joan Dawson | ||
 | Team Of The Year Award Awarded to a group of individuals who have made outstanding achievements through their work together. Award sponsored by Bluewater Bathrooms. Winner: Child Development Team, York Hospital | ||
 | Bravery Award Awarded to someone who has demonstrated exceptional courage in the face of adversity. Award sponsored by Copmanthorpe Motor Sales. winner: Suzanne Walker | ||
 | Sporting Hero Award Awarded to someone who has shown exceptional sporting achievement. Award sponsored by GLL York Waterworld and Fitness Centre. Winner: Scott Lincoln | ||
 | Musical Achievement Award Awarded to someone who has shown exceptional musical achievement. Award sponsored by Stephensons Of Easingwold. Winner: Emily and Danielle Atkinson, 'Disctracted' | ||
 | The Armed Forces Award Awarded to a member of the armed forces for exceptional galantry on land, sea or air. Award sponsored by Flamingo Land. Winner: Lance Corporal Colin Spooner | ||
 | Ultimate Local Hero Award Awarded to our overall winner of the night. Award sponsored by Benenden Healthcare Society. | ||
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| Minster FM would like to thank the York Racecourse Hospitality Team for providing our Local Hero Awards venue. | Miss Deal Fun Casino is proud to sponsor entertainment at the Local Hero Awards 2012. | Dutch Nurseries, Haxby York, specialists in wedding flowers, are proud sponsors of the event flowers at the Local Hero Awards 2012. | ||||
