Wokingham’s extraordinary people were celebrated last night as Wokingham Today, in association with Wokingham Borough Council and Wokingham Communities Vision 2035, presented the second annual edition of the Wokingham Community Awards.
Attendees were treated to drinks and food provided by both Tesco’s Wokingham and Den 42 on arrival before the awards ceremony began at All Saints Church.
A total of nine awards were handed out with 10 different winners.
The awards were presented by Graeme Hobbs, who runs local accountancy firm Hobbs Granger Roitt and is the founder of the networking group Wokingham Positive Difference and twice former president of the Wokingham Speakers (Toastmasters).
Among the attendees to the event were the borough Mayor, Councillor Adrian Mather, The High Sheriff of Wokingham Lucy Zeal and Honorary Alderman Angus Ross.
Winners
Community Sports Coach of the Year, sponsored by Maison Estate Agency – Kevin McGill, Ashridge Park FC
Environmental Champion of the Year, sponsored by Blandy & Blandy – Jennifer Spratley
Sportsperson of the Year, sponsored by Designs for Living – Helen Wilson
Charity Fundraiser of the Year, sponsored by David Cliff – 52 Lives
Hero of the Year, sponsored by Places Leisure – Sue Jackson
Community Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by AB Walker – Fun with Mum
Community Business of the Year, sponsored by Clifton Ingram – Jack Hobbs, Gemclean
Community Project of the Year, sponsored by Siren Craft Brew – Liz McDaniel, Link Active Minds Project and Engange
Community Carer of the Year, sponsored by Alexandra Grange – Michael De Ocampo
For full coverage from the awards night, stay updated on Wokingham.Today and next week’s Wokingham Today newspaper (out Thursday, November 21).
