There’s now just one week to go until this year’s Dunfermline Press and Central Fife Times Community Champion Awards in association with Vertu.
The event is a chance to celebrate the area’s unsung heroes, and is delivered in partnership with Vertu. It will kick off at 6.30pm on Thursday, June 12 at the city’s Glen Pavilion.
Tickets are available online, and the price includes a three-course meal, entertainment from local talent, and the awards ceremony.
A panel of judges recently gathered for the difficult task of drawing up a shortlist for each award category from a record number of nominations sent in from across the West and Central Fife areas.
Host Mark Martin will keep things running smoothly on the night, with over two decades of experience working in local radio.
He told the Press: “It’s amazing to hear people’s stories. It’s really important to recognise these things in person, because things can get lost these days.
“It’s nice to bring a bit of sparkle and shine into people’s life, and give these people their moment in the spotlight.”
This year’s finalists are:
Champion Teacher of the Year : Aisha Ferguson, Alison Stapley, Amy Cassley and Sally Paterson
Charity Champion of the Year sponsored by Vertu: Central Park Community Trust, Cutting Edge Theatre Company, Fairway Fife, Home Start Dunfermline Volunteers, James Laughlin and Sporting Memories Dunfermline.
Community Champion of the Year sponsored by Stagecoach: Andrew McGovern, Colin Maxwell, Fairway Fife, Fife Council Tenant Participation Team, Scott Morgan and Touch Community Garden.
Health and Care Award sponsored by Dhoom: Breathe Easy Fife, FRASAC, Re-Employ
Heart of Gold sponsored by O’Neil Funeral Directors: Anne Dunsire, Kaitlyn Greig, Kenny Anderson – Dunfermline Childrens Gala, Ronald Mooney, Royal British Legion Dunfermline Branch (Norrie)
Little Champion of the Year sponsored by Spar Scotland: Autumn Temple, Eve Anderson, Jamie Tierney, Oliver and Daniel Martin.
Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by Bowen Fluid Engineering: Jamie McDonough, Queen Anne pupils, Rena Thorburn, The Everest Inn, The Old Town Barber Club.
Sporting Champion of the Year sponsored by Vertu: Andrew Ross, Dunfermline FC Womens Team, Dunfermline Reign Basketball Club, Gary Whitton, Niamh Currie, Stewart Mcguire – PARs Foundation and Stuart Morrison.
Youth Community Champion sponsored by Fife Council: Hannah Maloney, Project SUGARCOAT, Ryan Quinn and YPI Students.
Live Music Award: Birrel or Biscuit, Inver Shand, Twinstown and Twistettes.
Dunfermline Press and Central Fife Times Editor Scott McCartney said: “We’re looking forward to a fantastic night in which we get the rare chance to say thanks to the most selfless individuals in our communities.
“It’s shaping up to be a great night, so come along and join us at the Glen Pavilion.”
The event is supported by various sponsors including Stagecoach East Scotland, Bowen Hydraulics, Spar Scotland, O’Neil Funeral Directors, Vertu, and Dhoom.