Community heroes in Grantham, Stamford and Bourne awarded at SK Community Awards
Community heroes have been celebrated at an award ceremony.
Winners of the South Kesteven District Council SK Community Awards were announced at the Bourne Corn Exchange on a glitzy awards evening.
Councillor Rhea Rayside (Lib Dem), SKDC cabinet member for people and communities, said: “Every year we discover and honour people who have gone the extra mile for their communities.
“Our award winners do not seek public thanks, yet they make an immense contribution to the health and wellbeing of our district.
“Our awards scheme gives us an opportunity to recognise people who are simply inspirational and it is a privilege to say a very public thank you.”
The award winners include:
• The Neil Smith Beyond the Call of Duty Award - Winner Fiona Perry, from Deeping St James, successfully used life-saving CPR and then a defibrillator to a man who suffered a heart attack, despite never having done it before, until an ambulance arrived.
• Inspirational Young Person Award - Sydney-Lily Reddish raised thousands of pounds for The Young Minds and Cystic Fibrosis charities and supports wellbeing activities at the Church of the Ascension in Grantham.
• Volunteer of the Year - Phil Whyles made a huge voluntary contribution to Bourne in Bloom and the town’s floral displays, as well as local villages to improve the environment.
• Community in Bloom - Bourne Town Council won for their investment in brightening the town with its Bourne in Bloom programme with floral displays in the town, the Burghley Arcade and the cemetery.
• Community Contribution by Business Award - Lauren Mann, owner of Farrow Friends in Grantham, ensures the caring touch within the company campaigns on loneliness and engages local businesses in a support network for all ages.
• Community Group of the Year - Sara Long took over parenting group Stamford Mummy from creator Victoria Norton and continues the group’s work to make a difference for parents.
• Judy Smith Lifetime Community Champion - Joanne Taylor is a Grantham Community Connector. She has established 10 diverse groups, created information flashcards for the vulnerable and a popular Family Fun Day.
