AS the final countdown begins for our Pride in our People awards our sponsors talk about the importance of recognising their outstanding contributions.
This is the seventh year the awards have been run by the Gazette and Thames Valley University. The winners will be revealed at a gala dinner at the Ramada Jarvis, Ealing Common on June 10. Celebrity guest Rachel Agnew, of Loose Women fame, will present the winner of each category with £500 and the overall winner, the Star of West London, sponsored by TVU, will receive another £500.
Adrian Seal, the Gazette's multimedia content manager, said: "We have had some amazing nominees and we are looking forward to recognising their achievements on the night. We are also very grateful to our sponsors for helping to make this happen."
Lynn Grimes Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Thames Valley University, said: "The excellent work of our unsung community champions often goes unnoticed and it is an honour for Thames Valley University to once again be involved in celebrating their achievements at the Pride in our People awards. It was very difficult to pick just one winner as every nominee is a star of West London and an inspiration to those who live or work in the area."
Rosy Crehan Dean, Faculty of the Arts Thames Valley University, said: "I am delighted the Faculty of the Arts are sponsoring the Key worker category at this year’s pride in our people awards.The faculty is committed to working pro actively with a range of organizations in the local community."
Rob Hunter Founder and MD Hunterlodge, which is sponsoring the business award, said: "The awards demonstrate how much personal sacrifice many of the nominees continue to make to their cause and I am very proud, as is my company, to support these awards and wish all the nominees the best of luck."
Professor Chris Birch Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business Development) FutureSkills, which is sponsoring the young person award, said: "A world-class economy requires world-class skills and talent. Thames Valley University, through FutureSkills, is determined to ensure that we turn out graduates who have the competencies, knowledge and mindsets that modern employers need to compete effectively."
Andy Palmer General Manager The Impact Group Plc, said: "We at Impact are proud and privileged to be associated with all the nominees of the "My Hero" award. It is extremely humbling to witness such dedication and compassion for others whilst sacrificing so much of their personal lives."
an Dobie Managing Director, St George West London Limited, said: "At St George, we believe it is extremely important to recognise the achievements of those who put something back into the community so selflessly. We are proud to sponsor this year's Community Champion Award and congratulate everyone who has received a nomination and thank them for their commitment to others."
