NEWSQUEST Cumbria has thanked sponsors ahead of the 2024 Pride of Cumbria awards which aims to recognise all those who make Cumbria the best place to live, work and enjoy.
Cumbria’s biggest ever event celebrating heroes from all walks of life was launched last week to find and recognise those hidden gems in our communities.
Nominations are now being sought from the public for the Pride of Cumbria awards, with judges deciding on who will be this year’s ‘Pride of Cumbria’ in the following months.
The awards, which are now in their fourth year, hope to shine a light on the people who make our county such a great place to live and work.
GSK and NRL are joint headline sponsors for the Pride of Cumbria Awards.
Cumberland Council will sponsor a special recognition award named the 'Cumberland Council Special Recognition Award’ for the second year running, following the launch of the new authority, with the winner being announced on the night of the awards.
The following companies have sponsored individual categories at the event:
- NEIGHBOUR OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Sellafield Ltd.)
- YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR (sponsored by GSK)
- COMMUNITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Westinghouse)
- CHARITY OF THE YEAR (Sponsored by Sellafield Ltd.)
- NHS/KEYWORKER OF THE YEAR (sponsored by NRL)
- CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY AWARD
- SPORTS PERSON/TEAM OF THE YEAR
- EDUCATION HERO OF THE YEAR
- COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner)
- OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION OF THE YEAR (sponsored by NRL and GSK)
Sales Director for Newsquest Cumbria, Emily Wood, thanked all the sponsors following the awards being launched.
She said: "I am eagerly anticipating the Pride of Cumbria Awards this year. It's not just an evening of celebration; it's a moment to reflect on some amazing achievements and the dedication that sets our county apart.
"Let's embrace this opportunity to shine a spotlight on the hard work, innovation, and success that we see among our communities."
This year’s awards will take place at The Greenhill Hotel in Wigton on Thursday, June 13. Nominations for the awards will close on March 26.
To find out more about the categories or nominate someone you think is deserving of an award you can visit: https://forms.office.com/e/wNfDLmRGgg or scan the QR code below.
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