The awards recognise and reward people their good work in and around their communities, often unsung and with no expectation of praise.
Winners in the councilâs SK Community Awards were in the spotlight at an awards evening honouring some very special people.
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A celebratory night at Bourne Corn Exchange shone a light on winners and shortlisted nominees.
They included a woman who used CPR and a defibrillator for the first time to save a life, a community hero who works tirelessly to support the vulnerable and a business with a heart of gold.
A man with green fingers keeping a town looking immaculate joined the winners list, plus the town council backing him, the dynamo running a mothersâ support group and an inspirational young person who has raised thousands for charity.
The community champion award has been re-named as the Judy Smith Lifetime Community Champion Award to honour a long-time SKDC councillor who worked tirelessly for her home town of Bourne. It recognises people who follow her example of service
Councillors and public representatives decided which nominations should go forward to the presentation event, with winners announced on the night.
Award winners and runners up took home engraved crystal trophies.
Council Leader Cllr Ashley Baxter said: âThis was a celebration of the hundreds of volunteers and organisations that make such a difference to our district.
Awards were presented to inspirational young people as well as people who have offered a life-time of service to their towns and villages. It was heart-warming to meet the finalists and to hear the wonderful stories of how each had changed their local area by raising money, volunteering or just being ready to help others in need.â
Neil Smith âBeyond the Call of Duty Awardâ
Fiona Perry successfully used life-saving CPR and then a defibrillator to a man who suffered a heart attack, despite never having done it before, until an ambulance arrived. Pictured are Cllr Ashley Baxter and Cllr Phil Dilks with Fiona.
Inspirational Young Person Award
Sydney-Lily Reddish has raised thousands of pounds for The Young Minds and Cystic Fibrosis charities and supports wellbeing activities at the Church of the Ascension in Grantham. Pictured is Cllr Rhea Rayside with Sydney-Lily Reddish.
Volunteer of the Year - Phil Whyles
Green fingered Phil Wyles has made a huge voluntary contribution to Bourne in Bloom and the townâs floral displays, plus helps local villages to improve their environment. Pictured with Phil are Cllrs Ashley Baxter and Paul Stokes.
Community in Bloom
Bourne Town Council continues to invest in brightening the town in its Bourne in Bloom programme with floral displays in the town streets, the Burghley Arcade and the cemetery. Cllrs Rhys Baker and Helen Crawford are pictured with Phil Whyles (left) and Bill Pauley who collected the Community in Bloom Award on behalf of Bourne Town Council.
Community Contribution by Business Award
Lauren Mann ensures the caring touch within her company â Farrow Friends - campaigns on loneliness and engages local businesses in a support network for all ages. She is pictured here with Cllr Richard Cleaver.
Community Group of the Year Award
Sara Long took over Stamford parenting group Stamford Mummy from creator Victoria Norton and continues the groupâs amazing work to make a critical difference for parents. Nicola Entwistle (pictured left) and Caroline Killington-Parker accepted the award nfrom Cllr Ashley Baxter and Virginia Moran.
Judy Smith Lifetime Community Champion
Joanne Taylor is a Grantham Community Connector, establishing 10 diverse groups, devising information flashcards for the vulnerable and organising a popular Family Fun Day. Cllrs Ashley Baxter and Paul Fellows are pictured with Joanne Taylor, winner fo the Judy Smith Lifetime Community Champion Award.
