The Volunteering Oscars
Award ceremony Thursday 29th October.
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We were thrilled to have taken part in the 1st ever celebration event to recognise some of the astounding work undertaken by volunteers across Cornwall. This event was organised by Volunteer Cornwall, and attended by various organisations such as Age Concern, Truro College, Cornwall Council, Devon & Cornwall Police and more, with Lady Mary Holborow, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, presenting the successful volunteers with their awards.
We would like to say congratulations to all the nominees and winners, but particularly to Dennis and Bernard, our very own Health Champions who went on to win their respective categories:
Dennis – Community Volunteer of the Year
Bernard – Vulnerable Adult Volunteer of the Year
Huge congratulations must also go to Bernard who went on to win the prestigious “Volunteer of the Year 2009” award!
This is an amazing achievement, and just reward for all the hard work you do.
Felicity Owen, Director of Public Health for the Primary Care Trust said
'I was delighted to hear that Bernard and Dennis have received awards from Volunteer Cornwall. What a fantastic contribution they have made as health champions in the true sense of the word. They have both faced great adversity but have given selflessly to improve opportunities for others. What fantastic volunteers they are and what an amazing example they set. Volunteer Cornwall have chosen two splendid people to make much of as an example to others about how important volunteering can be'.
Volunteers help play a vital role within the Health Promotion Service, and throughout the NHS, so thanks to all of our volunteers who have given up time to help out. Your help has made a difference to our projects and this is greatly appreciated by us all.
If you’re interested in volunteering for Health Promotion, please contact Zelga Hatton, Health Champion Co-ordinator on 01209 313419 for more information.
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