Rose of Northamptonshire awards: Meet the people making a difference in our communities
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Oct 2023, 11:02 BST
Updated 3rd Oct 2023, 11:03 BST
‘Congratulations to all our worthy award winners’
Throughout August and September, representatives from Northamptonshire Community Foundation and the North and West Northamptonshire Unitary Authorities have presented 57 community heroes across the county with Rose of Northamptonshire Awards.
First launched in 2021 by the High Sheriff’s Office, the Lord Lieutenancy, and what was at the time Northamptonshire County Council, the Rose of Northamptonshire Awards recognise and celebrate groups and individuals who work tirelessly to better their local communities.
Rachel McGrath, CEO of Northamptonshire Community Foundation, said: “re-launching the Rose of Northamptonshire Awards has been a wonderful opportunity to shine a light on unsung community heroes across the county, congratulations to all our worthy award winners.
“I’m very excited to say that this is not a one-off, the public will be able to nominate community champions again in Spring 2024.”
The awards initiative was re-launched in 2023 by a partnership between Northamptonshire Community Foundation and the North and West Northamptonshire Unitary Authorities, to shine a light on those whose dedication to their community often goes unnoticed or unacknowledged.
Rachel McGrath, CEO of Northamptonshire Community Foundation, said: “re-launching the Rose of Northamptonshire Awards has been a wonderful opportunity to shine a light on unsung community heroes across the county, congratulations to all our worthy award winners.
5. Trina Breedom
Northamptonshire High Sheriff, Milan Shah MBE, presenting Trina Breedom from Family Support Link with a Rose of Northamptonshire Award. Family Support Link aims to reduce the physical, psychological and emotional harm caused to families and individuals living with or caring for someone who is addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, supporting people across Northamptonshire. Photo: Submitted
Councillor Barbara Jenney from North Northants Council presenting George Hill and Kate Dyer from the KHL Community Workshop, and Nicola Stanton from Jorgie's Buddies, with their Rose of Northamptonshire Awards.
• George Hill supports countless community activities in Corby, Kingswood and Hazel Leys, volunteering for the KHL Big Local Community Trust and dedicating his time to organise events such as the annual Field Day Festival. • Kate Dyer volunteers for the Friends of Kingswood and the Corby Kingswood and Hazel Leys Community Workshop, welcoming the local community to join a range of creative projects
• Nicola Stanton founded a Be Brave Bears project, providing the bears to children with life limiting, life threatening or lifechanging conditions. Over 1,000 bears have been sponsored in Northamptonshire. Photo: Submitted
Simon Harker presenting Elaine Pittaway, recently retired from Childminding UK, with a Rose of Northamptonshire Award. Elaine Pittaway formed the Northamptonshire Childminding Association in 1991, to support working childminders in Northamptonshire. The Association became Childminding UK in 2000 and now offers training, resources and support created by experts exclusively for childminders Photo: Submitted
Councillor Phil Larratt from West Northants Council presenting Theresa Kelly from Naash, with a Rose of Northamptonshire Award. Theresa Kelly heads up Northampton-based charity Naash, supporting the homeless to find safe and secure housing and work. Photo: Submitted