THE inspirational people and organisations who make a difference to improving lives in Wirral have been honoured at a special celebration of their achievements.
Wirral Third Sector Business Awards 2017 recognised the major impact that social enterprises and charities now make throughout the borough.
The awards ceremony at Leverhulme Hotel shone a spotlight on many of the unsung heroes whose dedication and commitment to their work is pivotal to this sector's important contribution to the local economy.
Organised by Wirral Connect the company supports the development and growth of the community sector on the peninsula.
Chief executive at Wirral Connect Paul Growney said: “This is a way to pay tribute to those who give back to the community as well as recognising the significant impact the social enterprise and charity sector makes on the Wirral economy.
“It was our third awards ceremony and each year all the entrants – not just the winners – demonstrate the massive difference they make to the local community through their work as charities, volunteers, community groups, social leaders and social enterprise entrepreneurs.”
Winners in Wirral Third Sector Business Awards 2017:
Health and Wellbeing Award, sponsored by Care and Respite Support Services: Mums to Marathons
Children's and Young Person's Award, sponsored by Daisy and Jake Day Nursery: Next Chapter (NW) CIC
Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by Wirral Chamber of Commerce: Steve Taylor-Smith, Unity Supported Housing.
Growth Award, sponsored by McEwan Wallace: Unity Supported Housing
Innovation Award, sponsored by First Ark Group: HYPE Merseyside
Corporate Connections Award, sponsored by Wirral Connect: Progress to Excellence
Project of the Year, sponsored by Inteb Managed Services: Best Foot Forward, Next Chapter (NW) CIC
Employee of the Year Award, sponsored by Bramhalls Solicitors: Carol Morris-Lewis,
Wirral Holistic Care Services Start-up Social Enterprise of the Year Award, sponsored by Finsa: Me Again CIC.
Volunteer of the Year Award, sponsored by Designated Associates: Crossbow Club Team, Wirral Mencap.
Organisation of the Year, sponsored by Wirral Radio: Involve Northwest
Mentor of the Year, sponsored by Progress to Excellence: Angela Sinton, Carer Connections project
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