Portsmouth Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2017

The awards recognise volunteers who make a real difference to their area or the lives of others.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Jun 2017, 17:57 BST
Updated 18th Jul 2017, 08:43 BST
Team winners - Mary Rose MuseumTeam winners - Mary Rose Museum
Team winners - Mary Rose Museum

Organised by Portsmouth Together and Pompey in the Community, the awards are an annual event funded through support from local businesses and organisations.

The awards were presented at a celebration event at Fratton Park.

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The deputy lord mayor of Portsmouth, Councillor Lee Mason, said: ‘The awards are our chance to celebrate not only the excellence of volunteers, but the amazing things we can accomplish when we work together to make Portsmouth the best city it can be.

Arts, culture and heritage individual winner, Derek Nugent (collected by Julie Duffy)Arts, culture and heritage individual winner, Derek Nugent (collected by Julie Duffy)
Arts, culture and heritage individual winner, Derek Nugent (collected by Julie Duffy)

‘The judges recognise volunteers who have shown outstanding enthusiasm and commitment, who have given exceptional service or contributed particular depth of experience, or who have achieved great impact through their volunteering.’

All pictures: Zooming Photography

... and the winners are:

Volunteer of the Year – Scott Key – Veterans Outreach Support

Community Sport Winner 2017 Pete Bull with deputy lord mayorCllr Lee MasonCommunity Sport Winner 2017 Pete Bull with deputy lord mayorCllr Lee Mason
Community Sport Winner 2017 Pete Bull with deputy lord mayorCllr Lee Mason

Young Volunteer of the Year – Beth Joslin – Spirit of Rugby

Volunteering Team of the Year – Portsdown Hill Conservation Volunteers

And here are the finalists in the six categories:

Arts, Culture and Heritage supported by IBM

All the award winnersAll the award winners
All the award winners

Individual Winner – Derek Nugent

Commended

Pamela Barnett

Anthony Solomon

Education & Mentoring team winners 2017 -The Girls Network with Ruth Johnson of Irwin MitchellEducation & Mentoring team winners 2017 -The Girls Network with Ruth Johnson of Irwin Mitchell
Education & Mentoring team winners 2017 -The Girls Network with Ruth Johnson of Irwin Mitchell

Volunteering Team Winners – Mary Rose Museum Volunteers

Commended

Conan Doyle Collection Volunteers

Eastney Beam Steam Engine House Volunteers

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Environment & Conservation supported by Portsmouth City Council

Individual Winner – Dennis David

Education & Mentoring winner 2017 Chrissy Gauntlett with Ruth Johnson of Irwin MitchellEducation & Mentoring winner 2017 Chrissy Gauntlett with Ruth Johnson of Irwin Mitchell
Education & Mentoring winner 2017 Chrissy Gauntlett with Ruth Johnson of Irwin Mitchell

Commended

Cyril Pelham

Hilary Langton

Volunteering Team Winners – Portsdown Hill Conservation Volunteers

Commended

Stacey Community Centre Gardeners

Education and Mentoring supported by Irwin Mitchell Solicitors

Individual winner – Chrissy Guantlett

Commended

Rachel Ross

Andrew Gray

Volunteering Team Winners – The Girls Network Portsmouth

My Community supported by The Southern Co-operative

Individual Winner – Scott Key

Commended

Stephanie Jennings

Karen Sprake

Volunteering Team Winners – Copnor Men In Sheds

Commended

The Lifehouse Volunteers

FoodCycle Portsmouth

Community Sport supported by ValueYou

Individual Winner – Peter Bull

Commended

Bobby Knight

David Duff

Beth Joslin

Health and Social Care supported by Colas

Individual Winner – John Payne

Commended

Dene Woods

Colin Wrixon

Volunteering Team Winners – Aurora Volunteers

Commended

Wessex Cancer Trust

Age UK Portsmouth Befrienders

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