Argus Achievement Awards 2011

The Argus Achievement Awards, your chance to say thank you.
It was an afternoon of drama and emotion matching any opening night at the Theatre Royal Brighton yesterday as the tireless and selfless heroes of Sussex were recognised at the Argus Achievement Awards.

In what has become a highlight in Sussex’s social calendar, the Theatre Royal audience acclaimed and applauded the 19 award winners for their incredible achievements in the last year, and in many cases, over the decades with many unsung heroes of the local community finally being recognised.

Now in its tenth year, the award judges admitted they had never had it so tough to whittle down the scores of nominations sent in by the public to shortlists of just three– let alone pick an overall winner for each award.

Brighton and Hove Albion had double reason to cheer with the club picking up two awards.

Outstanding Contribution to Sussex Sport winner Gus Poyet said: "Mine is only the third award handed out tonight but I am so impressed already with the people and the groups nominated, the quality of their work and the things they do."

Outstanding Contribution to Sussex award winner Tony Bloom said: "I am hugely honoured to win this award, especially when you hear the achievements of the three other people nominated."

Chris Pobjoy, landlord of The romans pub in Southwick won the Business in the Community award.

He said: "It is a great tribute to the great British pub."

This year The Argus Achievement Awards will be incorporating one of the categories from the Brighton and Hove City Council run Public Service Awards. By public demand, we also have a further two new categories, Mum of the Year and Dad of the Year.

We welcome on board many hugely valuable supporters and partners for the Awards, without whom they would not be possible. A big thank you to Theatre Royal Brighton, City College Brighton and Hove, Life Water, Heart FM, Brighton & Hove Studio, The Pembroke Care Group, AVT Connect, Legal & General, Brighton & Hove Council, EDF Energy, Southern Water, Pontins, Mears, boho green, UK Power Networks and American Express for all their invaluable support.

Categories in The Argus Achievement Awards 2011
This year we have added some exciting NEW CATEGORIES with the objective of involving even
more local people, groups, businesses and sectors in The Argus Achievement Awards.

School of the Year Sponsored by City College Brighton and Hove
Contribution to Sussex Sport Sponsored by Life Water
New for 2011! Mum of the Year Sponsored by Heart FM
New for 2011! Dad of the Year sponsored by Brighton & Hove Studio
The Carol Barnes Courageous Child of the Year sponsored by The Argus Appeal
Carer of the Year Sponsored by the Pembroke Care Group
Business in the Community Award Sponsored by AVT Connect
Charity of the Year Sponsored by Legal & General
Community Event of the Year Sponsored by EDF Energy
Green Project or Person of the Year Sponsored by Southern Water
Outstanding Pupil of the Year sponsored by Pontins
Teacher of the Year
Contribution to Arts and Culture Award sponsored by Theatre Royal
Achiever of the Year Sponsored by Mears
New for 2011! Public Service of the Year Award
Beyond the Call of Duty Sponsored by Mears
Angel of the Year Sponsored by Boho Green
Volunteer of the Year
The Adam Faith Local Hero Award
The Outstanding Contribution to Sussex Award Sponsored by American Express

Teacher of the Year - Mark Brady, Varndean School

Outstanding Pupil of the Year - Zach Narvaez, Dorothy Stringer

Achiever of the Year - Archie Hutchins, City College Brighton and Hove

Volunteer of the Year - Bidge Garton

Outstanding Contribution to Sussex Sport - Gus Poyet

Adam Faith Local Hero - Tracey Howe, St Andrew’s CE Infant School, Eastbourne

Angel of the Year - Amanda Woodhouse, Amanda’s Angels

Outstanding Contribution to Sussex – Tony Bloom

Charity of the Year - Friends Centre

Business in the Community - The Romans

Carer of the Year - David Edwards

Public Service - Carelink Plus

Community Event of the Year - Saltdean Lido Fun Day

Beyond the Call of Duty - Ray Freeman, Bristol Estate Residents Association

Mum of the Year - Sue Wells

Green Project or Person of the Year - Tom Chute, 10:10 Brighton and Hove

Dad of the Year - Peter Bundock

Contribution to Arts & Culture - Same Sky

School of the Year - Moulsecoomb Primary School

Carol Barnes Courageous Child of the Year - David Edwards Stephen Robinson Craig Beckett Millie Davis Charlie Allen Maisie Smith Harry Wood Rhien Browning

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