Stars of the Stokes shortlist announced

The Willow Brook Centre has announced the nominations shortlist for the Stars of the Stokes 2018 community awards.

The programme, which recognises individuals who have shown outstanding community engagement and/or achievement of personal goals, is now in its third year. It is sponsored and promoted by a variety of local businesses, led locally by the Bradley Stoke Journal.

Andy Wynn, centre manager at Willow Brook, said:

“We have been delighted with the range of nominations this year, with more than 60 people having been nominated across the eight categories. In some categories we have been overwhelmed by the number and variety of nominations, with one category having more than 20 different people nominated. It has made the judging process harder than ever before, however we now have our shortlist and are in the process of contacting them all to invite them to the awards night at Aztec Hotel and Spa.”

“We are pleased that we are in a position to invite more people than in previous years to join us on 15th June and can’t wait for the awards night.”

The glittering event will be hosted by actor Shaun Williamson, best known for his role as Barry Evans in Eastenders.

More information and updates on this year’s awards can be found by visiting the Stars of the Stokes website, Stars of the Stokes on Facebook or @starsofstokes on Twitter.

Photo: Stars of the Stokes Awards 2016 presentation event at the Hilton Bristol Hotel.

Stars of the Stokes 2018: Nominations shortlist

Coach of the Year

• Gary Patterson
• Dave Swanson
• Phil Whitlock

Achievement Against the Odds

• Olivia Watkins
• Mandy Bains

Star Teacher

• Wendy Collins
• Joanna Duffy
• Emily Brown
• Dominic Bareau

Parent / Guardian in a Million

• Katrina Curley
• Kim Clark
• Liz Evans

Unsung Hero

• Nicola Morris
• Adrian Clover
• John Thomas
• Lynda Cordukes
• Dave Barter
• Jeremy Wide

Champion Carer

• Wendy Smith
• Carla Golledge

Bailey Cooper Award for Young Heroes

• Shelly Melhuish
• Calum Morris
• Amelia Roff
• Lauren Bennetts

Pre-School Carer of the Year

• Kaylie Hill
• Amanda Lacey

This article originally appeared in the June 2018 issue of the Bradley Stoke Journal news magazine (on page 27). The magazine is delivered FREE, EVERY MONTH, to ALL 8,700 homes in Bradley Stoke. Phone 01454 300 400 to enquire about advertising or leaflet insertion.