The Pride Of Formby Awards took place on Friday night

The Pride Of Formby Awards took place at the Gild Hall in Formby on Friday 23rd Septembe and it was a lovely night for everyone.

The night was hosted by Mitie Radio presenters who compared the night brilliantly, Maria Cusick and Tony Topping.

Watch the full video of the Pride Of Formby Awards 2022 on Youtube Here:

https://youtu.be/rIiflcLUU58

Cllr Maria Bennett said: “The Pride of Formby Awards have been running for a few years with the last one being held in 2019. The winners for 2020 were chosen but unfortunately the event had to be cancelled due to covid19, as was the following year 2021. So the winner announced for 2022 are the winners who were chosen in 2020 and it was agreed that they should have their night to be awarded this year.”

“These awards are to recognise our unsung heroes within our local community and to give them a special night and an award for what they have achieved in our community. It is also due to their selflessness to our community and without these winners many of the things that take place in Formby would not happen. We have come to rely on volunteers from all backgrounds to keep our community ticking over and they do it without thought for themselves or any recognition.”

“We had an additional award this year for a person/persons or group who contributed to their community throughout the pandemic and helped to make people's lives during the pandemic not so lonely.”

”We would like to thank all our winners for what they have done in our community and who have made a difference and impact. Thankyou.”

The Make Noise Adult Choir together with Make Noise Junior Choir, who have just returned from performing in Disneyland, Paris opened the awards night.

Compares: Maria Cusick and Tony Topping

FIRST HALF

TEACHER OF THE YEAR -

RACHAEL CLAGUE

This Award recognises a person or school whose teaching, leadership or mentoring has inspired others to achieve more in their education and career. Judges looked for either an individual or an organisation that has made a real difference in their student's lives within a Formby School, either primary or secondary.

COMMUNITY GROUP AWARD - LITTLE TIDDLERS.

PLAYGROUP JOYCE O'CONNELL & BARBARA SMITH

This award recognises the efforts made in the volunteering sector and who have made an exceptional contribution to their local community.

EXTRA MILE AWARD -

VILLAGE CIRCULAR BUS DRIVERS PAUL, GERRY & TRACY

This award is for someone who in the course of their job has gone that extra mile to help someone in the local community or assisted someone who needed emergency help or aid. They could be a doctor, nurse, council worker, shop assistant, bus driver, emergency services etc.

CARER AWARD -

CAROL SHANKS

This award recognises someone who either looks after or helps to support other people. It could be a family member at home, a friend or relative. They may run errands, do shopping, tidy homes and gardens, help to care for pets or simply pop round for a morale boosting chat, and if part of their career, going above and beyond their job requirements.

SECOND HALF

SPORTS AWARD -

FIONA MATTHEWS & TINA HAMILTON

You don't have to be top of the league or a gold medal winner to enter this category. The winner will be a team with a passion and drive for sport.

YOUNG PERSON FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR -

ZACK DOWLING

Someone who is an amateur fundraiser, not necessarily raising the most money but using the most innovative or creative methods to do so in order to help others. It could be a one-off project or something they have done regularly over a number of years.

ADULT FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR

CATHERINE LAST

Someone who is an amateur fundraiser, not necessarily raising the most money but using the most innovative or creative methods to do so in order to help others. It could be a one-off project or something they have done regularly over a number of years.

COURAGE AWARD -

Award received by Dawn from Formby Parish Council as Laura couldn’t attend the evening.

LAURA HUGHES

This award recognises someone who has overcome adversity, experienced family tragedy, dealt with a huge challenge or tackled something completely new. Despite their situation they may have turned a negative into a positive to help others or inspire others.

SPECIAL PANDEMIC AWARD FOR SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19….

FORMBY COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB

This is a special one-off award that recognises someone or an organisation who have been there supporting their community throughout the pandemic.

Thank you.