Pride of Stevenage Awards 2008

The winners of our Pride of Stevenage Awards 2008.

We all know people and organisations who have done their bit to help make Stevenage a great place to be. You wanted to reward them and celebrate their work.

Their stories show what we can achieve when people get together to make life better.

A big thank you !

A big thank you to everyone who nominated someone for an award, the judges and our generous sponsors.
And thank you to our winners – Stevenage is proud of you.

Prizes

The six winners will be invited to the Mayor’s civic reception in October to receive their special award. Each winner will also receive a generous prize of £500 from our sponsors:

Everyone else who was nominated but did not win an award will be invited to a special reception by the Mayor on November 3 so that they can be personally presented with a certificate of achievement.

The runners up in each category will receive £20.00 gift vouchers and a certificate of achievement.

And the winners are…

Category 1: So Inspiring

Joint Winners: David Parr and Sam Mahoney

For their exceptional contribution to the Heathcote School Young Carers Club. They are motivated, dedicated and an inspiration to other young people.

Category 2: So Healthy

Winner: Mentoring Basketball Association (MBA)

MBA is a voluntary organisation that has provided youth projects and social mentoring to 5-19 year olds in Stevenage since 2003.It runs youth clubs in St Nicholas, Symonds Green, Great Ashby, Chells and Shephall and provides basketball, cheerleading, skateboarding and BMX sports programmes for hundreds of young people every week.

Category 3: So Enterprising

Winner: Stevenage Credit Union

The Credit Union help people to save and take out reasonable loans who would otherwise be financially excluded. They also run a scheme in schools so children can get into the habit of budgeting and saving at an early age.

Category 4: So Green

Winner: Green Beans at Lonsdale School

Lonsdale is a special needs school. Through Green Beans the whole school, from nursery to sixth form, has become involved in recycling, growing vegetables, making compost, saving energy and other “green” activities. Their hard work is an excellent example to other schools and the wider community to do their bit for the environment.

Category 5: So Caring

Winner: Ted Ansell

Ted Ansell is a well-known and well regarded citizen of Stevenage. He was a founder member of the Canyon Play Association and helped build the Canyon adventure playground. He still plays an active role in the community and is an inspiration to us all, young and old alike.

Category 6: So Skilled

Winner: Crucial Crew

Crucial Crew is a scheme which teaches children the skills they need to keep themselves and others safe by learning about safety whilst experiencing risk. It is an excellent example of many different agencies working together and it has a big impact on the children who attend and the wider community.

Contact us

If you need more information about the Pride of Stevenage Awards contact us using the details below.

Pride of Stevenage Awards
Stevenage Borough Council
Communications Unit
Daneshill House
Danestrete
Stevenage
Herts
SG1 1HN
Telephone 01438 242657
Textphone (for textphone users): 01438 242555
Email prideawards@stevenage.gov.uk