Greenock Telegraph

Community Champion Awards

In Association with Vertu

Summary

The Greenock Telegraph are delighted to announce the return of the Community Champion Awards for 2025. The awards will recognise, reward, celebrate and honour the achievements and endeavours undertaken each and every day by the local people in the communities throughout Inverclyde and the surrounding area. We look forward to celebrating those who make our communities a better place to live and work in.

ENTRY DEADLINE

Friday, April 25

EVENT DATE

Friday, June 20, 2025

EVENT TIME

6.30pm

EVENT LOCATION

Greenock Town Hall

2025 Finalists & Winners

Arts Champion of the Year – sponsored by Vertu

  • Beacon Arts Centre
  • Creative Recovery at The Beacon– Winner
  • Lucy Gallacher

Youth Community Champion of the Year – sponsored by St Columba’s School

  • Max Marner – Winner
  • The Beacon Creatability

Little Champion of the Year – sponsored by Platinum Paving

  • Alice Scott – Winner
  • Jon Jai Stanton– Winner
  • Luna McDonald – Winner
  • Niamh McAllister – Winner

Senior Community Champion of the Year – sponsored by CVS Inverclyde

  • Alan & Helen Aitken – Winner
  • Nana (Anne) Shand

Sporting Champion of the Year – sponsored by Willows Fencing

  • Jorg Gurney – Winner
  • McDade School of Irish Dance
  • Nicky Low

Champion Mentor of the Year – sponsored by Diodes Incorporated

  • Chris Paul
  • Dr Craig Speirs – Winner
  • Martita Dunn – Creative Recovery Inverclyde

Environmental Champion of the Year – sponsored by Vango

  • Bruce Newlands – Winner
  • Inverclyde Community Food Network
  • Michael Doherty

Health & Care Champion of the Year – sponsored by Hagan Pharmacy

  • Gwyneth McDonald – Mind Mosaic Counselling & Therapy
  • Macmillan Cancer Support Welfare advice workers
  • Mhairi Burke & Elaine Crookston
  • Moving On Inverclyde – Winner

Heart of Gold – sponsored by Vertu

  • Geraldine Blair – Winner
  • Leah Canning
  • Shelly McIlroy

Charity Champion of the Year – sponsored by Green Oak Funeral Services

  • Alex and Christina McAnespie – Winner
  • Dawn Cooke
  • FUNdraising Inverclyde Kids

Business Champion of the Year – sponsored by CCG Homes

  • Diodes Incorporated
  • Platinum Paving – Winner
  • Xcite Activity Centre

Community Champion of the Year – sponsored by Ardgowan Hospice

  • Mark Gallagher
  • Michael Doherty – Winner
  • Tracy Lapsley Fay

Sponsors

The Greenock Telegraph would like to thank our 2025 sponsors for their support.

Sponsorship

Raise your profile across Inverclyde by sponsoring our awards.

If you would like more information on the opportunities available, please contact Callum Cummine, Events Manager on 0141 302 6046 or callum.cummine@newsquest.co.uk