Nominated by: Nigel Thomas Simpson THE chair of the Battle of Flowers Association has been nominated for Community Champion of the Year for his significant contribution over the past two years to reviving Battle of Flowers. Nigel Thomas Simpson, praised Martyn Maguire for “dedicating his personal time, energy and drive on a purely voluntary basis […]

Nominated by: Daniel Houze A WOMAN who started as a volunteer with Durrell before being offered her “dream role” as events manager in 2018 has been nominated for Community Champion of the Year by her partner, Daniel Houze. Ms Le Var organised the first Rainforest Ball at the Royal Jersey Showground which raised more than […]

Nominated by: Michael O’Neill A SENIOR healthcare assistant has been nominated for Community Champion of the Year for “creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected”. Ceri Sullivan was praised by her nominator, Michael O’Neill, for going above and beyond to support service users through difficult times, reassure worried families […]

Nominated by: Magdalena Ford A registered charity and childcare provider, Centre Point, has been nominated for the Community Champion Award for being there for families “without judgement, but instead with kindness, compassion and practical help”. The organisation’s nominator, Magdalena Ford, praised the charity’s ongoing childcare support, which has made it possible for her to continue […]

Nominated by: Fenella Le Signe A LOCAL metal detectorist who set up Jersey Lost Ring Metal Detecting group on Facebook has been nominated by Fenella Le Signe for Community Champion of the Year Award. Steven Andrews has been praised for the many “hours of his spare time finding lost and often very sentimental rings, bringing […]

Nominated by: Laura Du Feu A LOCAL mum who set up the Christmas Kindness Appeal has been nominated for the Community Champion award for bringing to life “a community initiative that has helped as many children as possible to wake up on Christmas morning with gifts to open and memories to treasure”. Her nominator, Laura […]

Nominated by: Julie Fennessy A CHARITY which has helped an Islander regain independence and stay connected with the community has been nominated for the Community Champion of the Year award. Julie Fennessy said Enable Jersey had made a “life-changing” difference to her after her health deteriorated and she began needing support with many aspects of […]

Nominated by: Bernadette Cooper A ST Clement resident has been nominated for Community Champion of the Year for her “long commitment” to the parish, particularly through her work with numerous voluntary groups. Collette Willmett has been praised by Bernadette Cooper for all her “hard work” as a committee member and volunteer of the parish’s Community […]

Nominated by: Magdalena Ford WETWHEELS Jersey has been nominated by Magdalena Ford for the Community Champion of the Year award for helping “create moments that families treasure for ever”. Since 2013, Wetwheels Jersey has been helping disabled and disadvantaged Islanders of all ages to experience power boating and being out on the water. Ms Ford […]

Nominated by: Jalie Collingwood A PRIMARY school has been nominated for the Community Champion of the Year award for “shaping the lives of countless children and strengthening our community every day”. Nominator Jalie Collingwood praised St Clement’s School for ensuring that every child felt valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential. She said […]

Nominated by: Cheyenne O’Connor THE organisers behind the Jersey Children’s Day have been nominated for the Community Champion of the Year award for “capturing the very best of Jersey in one event, while creating joy, opportunity and lasting memories for thousands of Islanders every single year”. Nominator Cheyenne O’Connor praised the Children’s Day Team for the […]

Nominated by: Alex Hopkirk A WOMAN who has “quietly transformed the lives of countless children and families over many years” has been nominated for Community Champion of the Year. Polly Axford has been nominated by her friend of more than two decades Alex Hopkirk, who said that no matter what Mrs Axford is going through […]