TO WATCH THE AWARD CEREMONY PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

https://youtu.be/q24svSMsl7g

A huge thank you to everyone who ‘tuned in’ to watch the Award Ceremony via our website, Facebook page or YouTube.

We were determined to have the ceremony and the general consensus is it was a successs!

Here are a few photographs from the evening but you can watch the whole thing by clicking the link above.

Sue Bungey opening the Award Ceremony
Sue Bungey (Chair) opens the Award Ceremony
Lisa Hollyhead (CEO) welcomes everyone
Lisa Hollyhead (CEO) welcomes everyone
Chris Cane (Marketing & Events) announces under 12s winners
Chris Cane (Marketing & Events) announces under the 12s winners
Elaine Bricknell (Befriending Manager) announces 12-17s winners
Elaine Bricknell (Befriending Manager) announces the 12-17s winners
Jasmine Edwards (Young Person Manager) announces Highly Commended winner
Jasmine Edwards (Young Person Manager) announces the Highly Commended winner
Susan Early (Volunteers & Members Manager) announces the 18+ winners
Susan Early (Volunteers & Members Manager) announces the 18+ winners
Hannah The Vintage Songbird sang a selection of festive songs
Hannah The Vintage Songbird sang a selection of festive songs
Ben Stubbs sang some a variety of classic songs
Ben Stubbs sang a variety of classic songs
Kelly Burke closed the show with a classic song
Kelly Burke closed the show with a classic song

The under 12’s category winner was Isobel Woodford with her story, ‘Be Careful What You Wish for’, recorded by screenwriter and playwright, Ray Allen.

Isobel Woodford
Isobel Woodford

You can listen to Isobel’s story by clicking HERE

The 12 – 17 category winner was Charlotte Wilson with her story, ‘I Wish I Had One More Day’ recorded by Jo Brand.

Charlotte Wilson
Charlotte Wilson

You can listen to Charlotte’s story by clicking HERE

The Highly Commended category was added to recognise someone who showed the most potential as a future winner; this year’s winner was Claudia Summers with her story, written as a poem, ‘Whale Song’ recorded by Edana Minghella.

Claudia Summers
Claudia Summers

You can listen to Claudia’s story by clicking HERE

The 18+ category winner was Fred Canavan with his story, ‘When You Wish Upon A Star’ recorded by actor Melvyn Hayes.  Fred has been a regular entrant and last won in 2018.

Fred Canavan

You can listen to Fred’s story by clicking HERE

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s competition. Over £875.00 was raised.

We would like to thank the following sponsors who, without their support, would not have been able to provide such wonderful prizes to our winners.

ASDA Isle of Wight

Busy Bee Garden Centre

Chale Parish Council

Dinosaur Isle

Fairlee Service Station

The Entertainer

The Garlic Farm

Goddards Brewery

Isle of Wight Cheese Co

Isle of Wight Pearl

Janice Ferguson

Margaret Dilley

Newport Parish Council

Sandham Office Services

Tappnell Farm Park

TESCO (Jan Gibson)

Wight Computers

Wightlink