The Argus Community Stars Awards took place again on Sunday January 8, 2017 to honour all the 2016 nominees and winners in our community

Read about the awards and the winners here

The Community Stars Awards champion all those who deserve recognition for their selfless, brave or generous actions during the past year and provide an opportunity to recognise the men, women and children who have touched all of our lives.

The Awards

Beyond the Call of Duty Award - Sponsored by BIMM

Business in the Community Award - Sponsored by AVT

Carer of the Year - Sponsored by the Pembroke Care Group

Carole Barnes Courageous Child of the Year Award - Sponsored by The Argus Appeal

Charity of the Year Award - Sponsored by Kreston Reeves

Community Event of the Year Award - Sponsored by Brighton and Hove Bus Company

Community Star of the Year Award - Sponsored by Bungards Funeral Directors

Contribution to Arts and Culture Award - Sponsored by the Theatre Royal

Contribution to Sussex Sport Award - Sponsored by Juice

Employee of the Year Award - Sponsored by Anti Graffiti Systems

Grandparent of the Year Award - Sponsored by the Hilton Brighton

Green Project or Person of the Year - Sponsored by Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital

Local Hero Award - Sponsored by Engleharts

Parent of the Year Award - Sponsored by Blanch House

Public Services Award - Sponsored by North Star Sussex Motor Dealers

The Outstanding Contribution To Sussex Award - Sponsored by American Express

Volunteer of the Year Award - Sponsored by UK Power Networks

Young Community Star of the Year Award - Sponsored by Churchill Square

Young Sports Stars of the Year - Sponsored by EC Learning

Youth Group of the Year - Sponsored by Bowers & Wilkins