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Winners 2018

2018 Winners

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BLAKE STEPHENSON

Child of Courage

Blake was in the pool while on holiday in France with his younger sister Tilly, his mum Victoria and her... Read More
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CALLUM LANE-TINGLE

Young Fundraiser of the Year

Callum Lane-Tingle from Fairfield, Stockton, has raised more than £15,000 in the 11 months since his dad Andy discovered he... Read More
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EMILY OWEN

Child of Courage

Emily was just nine when an aerosol that was thrown into a garden fire exploded, causing serious facial injuries. She... Read More
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GRAHAM WYLIE

Lifetime Achievement

Businessman and philanthropist Graham Wylie has became one of the North East’s most successful businessmen after co-founding The Sage Group,... Read More
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IVAN HOLLINGSWORTH

Fundraiser of the Year

Ivan started his fundraising nine years ago after his newborn son Sebastian had lifesaving surgery at the Children’s Heart Unit,... Read More
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LYNN MCMANUS

Special Recognition

Lynn McManus, from North Shields, is the founder of Pathways4All, a charity that provides recreational activities and support for children... Read More
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LYNNE DAVIS AND CHERYL MCDONALD

TSB Community Partner Award

Lynne and Cheryl set up their Community Corner charity four years ago, which sells donated goods to raise money for... Read More
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MARK AND LISA RUTHERFORD AND CAROLINE CURRY

Special Recognition

Teenage sweethearts Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry, from South Shields, were killed when a suicide bomber targeted an Ariana Grande... Read More
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PETER WOODMANSEY

Special Recognition

A street sweeper for 35 years, Peter Woodmansey officially retired 17 years ago – but he still spends two hours... Read More
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SGT ELLIOTT RICHARDSON, PC SARAH CURRIE AND PC MICHAEL OTTERSON

Emergency Services Award

Northumbria officers Sgt Elliott Richardson and PCs Sarah Currie and Michael Otterson were on duty in Gateshead when they received... Read More
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TONY DAVIS

Outstanding Bravery

Former British Army staff sergeant Tony was the first person to rush to the aid of PC Palmer, the unarmed... Read More
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WEST END FOOD BANK

Special Recognition

For many people the West End Food Bank in Newcastle provides a lifeline to surviving in austerity Britain. Set up... Read More

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