Stronger Communities Awards

The 2023 Stronger Communities Awards .celebrated some of the brilliant people who go above and beyond to help make our town what it is Thank you to all the businesses who sponsored the awards and to everyone who came along but most of all a huge well done to all the nominees and winners on the night.

Take a look at all the photos.

Business Contribution to the Community – Cummins

Bringing Success to Darlington – Acorn Dairy

Academic Excellence – Caitlin Popple

Vocational Excellence - Anne Marie Bainbridge

Performance in Sport - Tinashe Kushamba

Contribution to Sport - England Youth Kettlebell Team

Contribution to the Environment – Redde Northgate

Contribution to the Community – Friends of the Denes

Independent Town Centre Business of the Year - Leggs Fashion

Exceptional Care - Family Help

Contribution to the Arts – Darlington Academy of Performing Arts

Exceptional Student - Bethany McDowell and Craig Hanley

Exceptional Volunteer Individual - Shelagh Blanchard

Exceptional Volunteer Group - The Gateway Club

Exceptional Young Volunteer - Carmel College School of Sanctuary Student Ambassadors

Public Service Hero - PC Paul Foley

Citizen of the Year – John and Joan Thompson

Young Citizen of the Year - Carmel College School of Sanctuary Student Ambassadors

Stronger Communities Awards Special Winner – Claire Wilmer