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Spirit of Merseyside Awards 2006 winners
Photographs and report thanks
to Winter Marketing.
THE names of
Merseyside¹s most committed community groups and companies have been
unveiled.
The winners and
runners up in this year¹s Spirit of Merseyside Awards were announced
earlier this week at a glittering awards evening at Liverpool Crowne
Plaza.
The Spirit of Merseyside Awards recognise the efforts of community
groups, companies and individuals in bringing lasting improvements
to the sub-region.
Voluntary organisations and companies from across Merseyside were
represented at the event, compered by BBC Radio Merseyside DJ and
comedian Willie Miller.
In their first year, the Spirit of Merseyside Awards have been
launched with the backing of Cherie Booth QC to reward the
remarkable achievements of those working to create hope and
opportunity in their neighbourhoods.
This year¹s awards were organised by the Community Foundation for
Merseyside, the sub-region¹s biggest grant-making organisation, with
support from Barclays Bank, JST Lawyers, Medicash, David McLean,
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and de Winter PR and Marketing.
Dave Roberts, Community Foundation Executive Director, said:-
"These awards have been the first opportunity of its kind to
celebrate the tireless efforts of groups, individuals and companies
who are bringing lasting improvements to the quality of life of
thousands of people in our sub-region.
All this year¹s nominees, whether winners or runners up, have worked
tirelessly behind the scenes to make dramatic and positive changes
in their communities.
The Community Foundation is delighted to be able to reward these
efforts."
Cherie Booth QC, Community Foundation patron, added:- "There
are more than 4,000 community and voluntary groups across Merseyside
and the surrounding areas who have used the invaluable funding the
Community Foundation provides to make change happen in their
neighbourhoods.
They have used their enthusiasm, imagination and dedication to
launch a spectacular range of initiatives, which have made a real
difference to people¹s lives.
As patron of the Community Foundation for Merseyside I am proud to
be part of such achievements and look forward to the awards becoming
an annual event that celebrates the passion and commitment of the
people and communities of Merseyside."
For more information about the Spirit of Merseyside Awards or the
Community Foundation for Merseyside visit:-
cfmerseyside.org.uk.
Spirit of Merseyside Award 2006 winners:-
ß Most Innovative Group (Sponsored by de Winter PR) The Beechpark
Initiative, Sefton.
ß The Green Machine Award (Sponsored by Barclays) Friends of
Victoria Park, St Helens
ß Best Inclusion Project St Helens Shopmobility.
ß Best Youth Project (Sponsored by Merseyside Fire and Rescue) -
Performance Studios, Knowsley
ß Most Inspirational Project- (Sponsored by JST Lawyers)- Lyndale
Knowsley Cancer Support Centre, Knowsley
ß CSR Award (Sponsored by David McLean) - Alliance & Leicester
ß Lifetime Achievement Award (Sponsored by Medicash)-Ann Mardell.
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