Best of Darlington Awards 2011


Best of Darlington Awards 2011

  • Peter Barron, editor of The Northern Echo.
  • Queen Elizabeth sixth form students, from left, Justin Ramsden, Charlotte Clewlow and Joe Cocking finalists in the Contribution to the Arts category.
  • Contribution to the Arts: Members of Darlington Operatic Society receive their award from Allison McKay and Rebecca McGarvie.
  • Anthony Davison, finalist in the Contribution to the Arts category, performs at the ceremony.
  • Contribution to Business: Derek Richardson, left, presents the business award to Phil Dunn, centre, and John Swain, of Mech-Tool Engineering Ltd.
  • Contribution to the Environment: Kate Culverhouse presents the award to pupils Luke Boanson, ten, and Samatha Elder, 11, from Corporation Road Primary School.
  • Oh My Darlington winner Tracy Kidd is presented with her award by John Orchard, of Marchday Group.
  • George Simpson, right, accepts the Unsung Hero award from Mike Crawshaw, who nominated him.
  • Anita Blackburn presents the academic excellence award to the parents of Andrew Williamson, Graham and Helen.
  • The Northern Echo editor, Peter Barron, is presented with the Chairman's Special Award for Outstanding Contribution by Jenny Chapman MP.
  • Darlington Operatic Society perform at the event.
  • Gordon Pybus, right, winner of the Contribution to the Community Award for adults, is presented with his award by Councillor Andy Scott, of Darlington Borough Council.
  • Laurence Job, left, assistant principal of Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, accepts the Young Person's Contribution to the Community Award on behalf of Kirsty Lincoln from Alasdair MacConachie.
  • Karen Grundy, left, executive director of eVOLution, presents the Volunteer of the Year award to Friends of North Park members. From left, Maurice Checksfield, Kath Cheadle, Lesley Ross and Hayley Dixon.
  • Darren Grey is presented with the Contribution to Sport award by Marie Green, headteacher of Polam Hall School.

Best of Darlington Awards 2011

The annual search for the unsung heroes of Darlington. The 2011 awards featured ten categories, with those shortlisted also going forward to the overall citizen and young citizen of the year awards.

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