Nominated by: Kat Keelan A 14-YEAR-OLD girl whose family were told she was quadriplegic as a baby has been nominated for Child of the Year in recognition of her determined attitude in the face of many challenges and hardships. Soleil Keelan has been nominated by her mother, Kat, for reaching a major milestone as she […]

Nominated by: Deborah Norman A YOUNG girl who “never fails to radiate kindness, compassion and selflessness” despite her own health challenges has been nominated for the Child of the Year award. Megan Norman (16) has been nominated by her mother, Deborah, who described her as a “powerful role model” to those around her, looking beyond […]

Nominated by: Kate Fry AN Islander who has “courageously” shared her own personal experiences of living with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome has been nominated for Ambassador of the Year. Jessica Pinel has “helped bring together what was once an isolated and often misunderstood community, through her openness, compassion and determination”, said her nominator, Kate Fry. […]

Nominated by: Emma-Louise Burns A GROUP of volunteers who use their own experiences and knowledge to champion inclusion and create employment opportunities for others has been nominated for the Ambassador of the Year award. Ms Burns said the ambassadors “champion inclusion” and “advocate for people with disabilities” using their knowledge, insight, skills and experiences to […]