Pride of Rochdale Borough
Volunteers from across the borough were honoured at the first
ever Pride of Rochdale Borough Awards on 27 September 2012
The Awards celebrated everyone from good neighbours to sporting
achievers, recognising the fantastic work that individuals, groups,
teams and organisations do on a voluntary basis to make the borough
a better place for everyone.
The Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor James Gartside and Leader of
the Council, Councillor Colin Lambert opened the evening and
entertainment was provided by Rochdale's Japanese Drummers, Tantara
Taiko, the Rochdale Brass Quartet, Heywood's The Voice Choir and
poet Norman Warwick summed up the evening in his unique style.
Volunteer of the Year
Winner - Tony Roberts
Sports Volunteer of the Year
Winner - John Percival
Unsung Hero in Sport
Winner - Bob Heaton
Young Volunteer of the Year
Winner - Jade Martin
Community Group of the Year
Winner - Disabled People for Learning in Rochdale
Involving Volunteers
Winner - Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - Expert Patient
Programme
Connecting Communities
Winner - Heywood Active Citizens
Sports Club of the Year
Winner - Rochdale Company of Archers
Changing Lives Through Wellbeing
Winner - Jade Winner
Good Neighbour
Winner - Doreen and Michael
Education at the Heart of Communities
Winner - Norden Community Primary School
Sports Coach of the Year
Winner - Donna Hankinson
Sports Achiever of the Year
Winner - Stuart Bithell
Disabled Sport Achiever of the Year
Winner - Aaron Wood
Literacy Changes Lives
Winner - Bushra Zulfiquar
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