Silk 106.9 Local Hero Awards 2009

Rewarding Cheshire's Heros

On Thursday 19th November we staged our 11th Local Hero Awards with a lavish ceremony at Macclesfield Town's McIlroy Suite.

Social Enterprise Award

Winner: Lynne Tweats

Our Social Enterprise Award went to Lynne Tweats and the HR Team at Macclesfield Town Hall.

The new Award was spearheaded by Tony Billings and All Hallows Catholic College.

Social Enterprise Award with All Hallows Catholic College.

Carer Of The Year Award

Winner: Florence Nellist

Our Carer of the Year is Florence Nellist for her dedication to her Son as well as her all round selfless persona.

Our Carer of the Year Award is supported by Rangemore Nursing Home.

Parent Of The Year Award

Winner: Deborah Lawson

Parent of the year 2009 was awarded to Deborah Lawson, pictured here with her son, Ashley and husband.

Sponsored by Macclesfield High School In Association With Linda Stanway.

Teacher Of The Year Award

Winner: Helen Wilson

Helen Wilson won the Teacher of the year accolade. Head of English at Macclesfield High raised plenty of smiles with her acceptance speech!

Pictuerd with members of GMTV's 'The Beardsmith Family.'

Neighbour Of The Year Award

Winner: Sue Donahue

Sue Donahue was awarded Neighbour of the Year, pictured with Cheryl from Treetops Nursery.

Our Neighbour of the Year Award in association with Tree Tops Nursery.

Macclesfield Express Champion Child Award

Winner: Josh Simpson

Josh Simpson picked up the Macclesfield Express Champion Child gong, pictured with Lara from the East Cheshire Hospice.

Our Champion Child Award, with the Macclesfield Express

Volunteer Of The Year Award

Winner: Evelyne Hulme

Jane Indsor collected the Volunteer of the Year award on behalf of Evelyne Hulme, for her work with the Animal Support Volunteers. Ironically, Evelyne had to dash off just befor the event started to find a missing cat somewhere in Wilmslow!

The Volunteer of the Year Award was brought to you by Connexions - Cheshire Warrington Ltd.

Project Of The Year Award

Winner: Styall Prison

The 'Greener on the Outside' initiative picked up our Project Award.

The team at Styal Prison got all of the inmates and staff fully engaged with an inventive initiative which sees the prisoners growing crops and produce.

Environment Award

Winner: Jeremy Bates

Our Environment Award went to popular local man Jeremy Bates.

'Jerry' dedicates his time to making sure his Upton Priory neighbourhood is kept clean and tidy by getting out there and picking up litter and making good communal areas - 365 days a year!

Our Environment Award is brought to you in association with Henshaws Skips Waste and Metal Recyclers.

Young Person Award

Winner: Phillip Whelan

Phillip Wheelan won our Young Person Award, supported by Oldbury and Cruikshank.

Ex-Fallibroome pupil Phillip has raised over £100,000 for charities.

Our Young Adult Award with Oldbury and Cruikshank.

Charity Fundraising

The evening featured outstanding performances from All Hallows Catholic College Choir and superb vocal performances by Lucy, Bry and Maisie - all from Macclesfield High School.

The Raffle raised a chunky £216, which will go straight to the Christmas Crusade - kick starting our annual toy appeal in style.

Rhinnon from the Macc Express won the cake, but at the end of the night donated it straight to the East Cheshire Hospice.