The unsung heroes of the borough were celebrated on Tuesday evening as Wokingham Today, in collaboration with Wokingham Borough Council and Wokingham Vision 2035, hosted the third edition of the annual Wokingham Community Awards.
Hosted at All Saints Church, attendees were treated to a performance by The Clasp Charity choir as they arrived as they enjoyed a selection of drinks provided by Tesco Wokingham and Den 42, while food was provided by Club India.
Awards host Graeme Hobbs, who runs local accountancy firm Hobbs Granger Roitt and is the founder of networking group Wokingham Positive Difference welcomed all attendees, which included local dignitaries: The Borough Mayor Cllr Carol Jewell, The High Sheriff of Berkshire Sean Taylor, The High Sheriff of Wokingham Lucy Zeal, Honorary Alderman Angus Ross, CEO from Wokingham Borough Council Susan Parsonage and councillors and officers from Wokingham Borough Council.
Full list of winners:
Community Sports coach of the Year, sponsored by Crosfields School: James McBride
Environmental Champion of the Year, sponsored by Grundon Waste Management: Alison Chaney
Sportsperson of the Year, sponsored by Bathroom Concepts: Nigel King
Charity Fundraiser of the Year, sponsored by Blandy & Blandy: David Fenton
Young Hero of the Year, sponsored by Maison Estate Agency: Aayda Kumar
Community of the Year, sponsored by AB Walker: Anne King
Community Business of the Year, sponsored by Wokingham Positive Difference: Blandy & Blandy
Community Project of the Year, sponsored by Siren Craft Brew: Link Thursday’s
Community Carer of the Year, sponsored by Alexandra Grange Care Home: Gill White
Neighbour of the Year, sponsored by David Cliff Estate Agents: Robert Purdom
To hear about each individual winner, visit Wokingham.Today online
