The shortlist for the 2021 Lichfield Live Community Awards has been unveiled.
Hundreds of nominations have been received, with the panel of judges selecting four finalists in each category.
The winners of the awards – sponsored by Haywoods Blinds – will be unveiled in a ceremony at Lichfield Guildhall on Friday (29th October).
Full details of the finalists are available below.
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Community Champion
An individual who has gone above and beyond in the course of their everyday life, making an outstanding contribution to the lives of others in the community.
Shortlisted nominees:
- Anne Scandrett
- Elaine Hutchings
- Esther Allen
- Maggi Huckfield
Winner: Esther Allen
Community Group of the Year
A group whose efforts over the past year have really excelled in making an outstanding difference to the community they aim to benefit.
Shortlisted nominees:
- Chase Terrace Academy Foodbank
- Lichfield Litter Legends
- Liberty Jamboree
- Helping Each Other – Lichfield
Winner: Liberty Jamboree
Young Person of the Year
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An individual aged 25 or under who deserves recognition in the community for their exceptional academic, sporting, artistic or selfless achievements.
Shortlisted nominees:
- Sebastian Hall
- Lucy Lightfoot
- Niamh Kilgallen
- Katherine Hathaway
Winner: Sebastian Hall
Community Leader of the Year
An individual whose active leadership has helped bring about significant change in their community, through bringing people and/or organisations together for positive change.
Shortlisted nominees:
- Esther Allen
- Sue Woodward
- Bob Harrison
- Alison Wellon
Winner: Sue Woodward
Local Business of the Year
A local business who have shown themselves to be passionate about their local community and have gone above and beyond to ensure they play a positive role in the area.
Shortlisted nominees:
- Strawberry Fields, Burntwood
- Master Mobile Burntwood
- Fusion Dance School
- Little Green Frog Cafe
Winner: Fusion Dance School
Partnership of the Year
A collaboration of organisations from different sectors in the community, working together to achieve extraordinary achievements that benefit each other and the wider community.
Shortlisted nominees:
- MHA Communities and Liberty Jamboree
- Lichfield District Council and Burntwood Town Council
- Curborough Community Centre and Lichfield Re:Cycle
- Curborough Community Association and Lichfield Foodbank
Winner: Curborough Community Association and Lichfield Foodbank
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