Community Champion Awards
Daniel Redhead, Branch Co-ordinator, and Hannah Dunkerley, Branch Secretary have both been shortlisted for awards at the forthcoming Community Champion Awards hosted by North Lincolnshire Council at the Baths Hall.
Daniel was nominated by Joe Richards from our fundraising team in the Young Volunteer of the year category. Hannah received her nominations from both Joe and Daniel in the Young Outstanding Achievement category. The nominations came as quite a shock for the pair.
"I think I can comfortably speak for Hannah as well when I say this is something I was not expecting at all" said Daniel.
"It's really quite humbling to be put forward for an award for something you love doing. It truly is a team effort, which is becoming increasingly apparent as we continue to grow and evolve."
The successful nominations for Winterton don't end there, with Don Johnson and John Fitzgerald among those shortlisted following a nomination from Daniel.
"Joe played me at my own game - that's perhaps why I never suspected a thing!" He continued.
"Both Don and John have done a tremendous amount to support the work of our branch, but it actually goes much further than that. The contribution that they have both made to the wider community over the years is truly inspiring.
Having my name among theirs at the ceremony makes me even more humble about my nomination. I wish them both the best of luck in their categories and have everything crossed for them both, it’s the very least they deserve.”
John Fitzgerald has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to a Learning Community, following his retirement as Headteacher at Winterton Community Academy this summer.
Don Johnson has been shortlisted for the Lifetime Achievement Award as he is soon to celebrate 50 years as a town councillor for Winterton, among many other roles in the community.
The Community Champion Awards take place at the Baths Hall on Thursday 26th November when the winner and runner up of all 22 awards will be announced.