Eight people and groups from Teesside, County Durham and North Yorkshire have received BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards.
The winners were recognised at Hardwick Hall on Sunday 27 September, in a ceremony presented by breakfast host Amy Oakden and afternoon presenter Scott Makin.
Elizabeth Robinson received the Volunteer Award for her work at Lazenby Village Hall and for founding the Ironstone Pantry, which offers meals and company. Hartlepool’s Roman won the Young Hero Award for fundraising for a suicide awareness charity, while Ian Milburn received the Great Neighbour Award for his work in Skelton.
The Active Award went to Carl Trattles for his work with the Prissick Rovers City under 10s. Pauline Wilson, founder of the National Animal Sanctuaries Support League, received the Animal Award, and Stuart White won the Environmental Award for his work at Ringrose Orchard.
Ian Lawrence received the Fundraiser Award for Victoria’s Wish, which he founded with his wife Lynne to support children with cancer and other life limiting illnesses. Stockton’s Headlight Project won the Community Group Award for its work with bereaved families and its suicide awareness workshops.
BBC Radio Tees Executive Editor Dan Thorpe said: “It’s a privilege for BBC Radio Tees to be able to shine a spotlight on the people and groups who make our part of the world that little bit better.”
