Vectis Radio Community Awards 2024 a huge success.
The 2024 Vectis Radio Isle of Wight Community Awards ceremony was held at The Riverside Centre on Friday (15th March).
Over 100 people were in the Trafalgar Room to witness the awards being presented by The High Sheriff, Dawn Haig-Thomas. Interval entertainment was provided by Huxley Magic adding to the overall fun of the evening.
Maggie Currie, who organised the event, said,
“The atmosphere was amazing. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and the support from all the organisations for each other was humbling to see.”
She continued,
“I am so pleased with the success of the event and how it raises awareness of these organisations, a number of which I had never heard of. I’d like to thank the panel of independent judges who had a real task on their hands making their choices.”
The Awards Winners
Community Project of the Year
- Gold – Wight Horse CIC
- Silver – IoW Prostate Cancer Support Group
- Bronze – Free Food in the Bay
- Highly Commended – Older Persons Good Living Show
New Community Project of the Year
- Gold – Men Only IoW
- Silver – Pan Together
- Bronze – IoW Round Table
- Highly Commended – Creationz Dance Academy
- Highly Commended – Sandown Carnival
People Focused Community Project of the Year
- Gold – IoW Prostate Cancer Support Group
- Silver – Veterans Hub
- Bronze – Music Craft CIC
- Highly Commended – Free Food in the Bay
Animal Focused Community Project of the Year
- Gold – IoW Donkey Sanctuary
- Silver – Friends of the Animals
- Bronze – Cats Protection IoW
- Highly Commended – RSPCA
Island Based International Project of the Year
- Gold – Kafuta Tumbung School Trust
- Silver – Mad-Aid
Fundraiser of the Year
- Gold – Kathryn Grimes – Wight Brainy Bunch
- Silver – Clive Ford – IoW Summer Camp
- Bronze – Terry & Sue Ramplin – Long Lane Lights
- Highly Commended – Sarah Tyrell Jones – Breast Cancer Now
Volunteer of the Year
Gold – Dale Hillier – Veterans Hub
Silver – Terence Cripps – Age Uk IoW
Bronze – Su Godridge – RSPCA
Highly Commended – Graham Cherry – IoW Foodbank
Highly Commended – Simon Ledger – Track A Dog
Inspirational Person of the Year (Voted for by the public)
- Winner – Kirsty Chapman – The Better Days Café
- Runner up – Dale Hillier – Veterans Hub
- Runner up – Kelly Marrison – Burlesque Chair Dance
Community Champion (Vectis Radio’s personal choice)
- Stef Burgess – Caffe Isola
Overall Community Hero
- Dale Hillier – Veterans Hub
Mac: Let’s continue to celebrate and support them all year round
Ian Mac, Vectis Radio Station Manager and co-compere for the evening, said,
“It was humbling to be in the same room as all of these people who work tirelessly for our Island community.
“Let’s continue to celebrate and support them all year round.
“I can’t wait until we do it all again in 2025!”
Thanks to the sponsor
He continued,
“I must thank our headline sponsors for this year, The Waterfront Bar and Restaurant in Totland.
“Without their financial support, we wouldn’t have been able to put on such a great evening.”
News shared by Kelvin on behalf of Vectis Radio. Ed
