Ashfield District Council: Awards for Ashfield’s Achievers

Awards for Ashfield’s Achievers

Date: 7th April 2009

Ashfield's annual Civic Event took place at Portland Training College on Friday (3th April, 2009).

The aim of the awards is to encourage civic pride in the District by recognising citizens, groups and employers who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution or achievement.

The evening was hosted by the Chairman of Ashfield District Council, Cllr. Mrs May Barsby, who said that being able to recognise the best of the District was one of the highlights of her year in office.

“This evening we have recognised people from all walks of life whose contributions to our District are hugely valued,” she said.

The awards and winners for 2009 are:

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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

OneClick Technologies Ltd

COMMUNITY GROUP

Hucknall
The Christian Centre

Sutton-in-Ashfield
The Advocacy Alliance

Kirkby
Kirkby West Park

Rural
Selstonia Heritage Project

SPORT

Junior Sportsperson
Freya Christie

Senior Sportsperson
Phil Beniston

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Hucknall
Leslie Berridge

Sutton-in-Ashfield
Lesley Negus

Kirkby-in-ashfield
Ron Chamberlain

Rural
Carol Taylor-Cockayne