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Renfrewshire's finest shine at Celebrating Success AwardsThu, 28 May 2009
Renfrewshire's finest gathered at Paisley Town Hall last week for the Celebrating Success Awards. The prestigious awards, now in their third year, congratulate and thank local groups, organisations and individuals that have made a positive impact in Renfrewshire's communities. This year 11 awards were presented and partnership organisations offered their support by sponsoring awards and sending representatives to present awards on the evening. Alan McNiven, PPRC Manager said: "We were overwhelmed by the number of nominations we received this year. Choosing a shortlist of three for each category was a really difficult task. He continued, "The awards are a way of thanking and giving recognition to individuals, groups and organisations who are going that extra mile to make Renfrewshire a great place to live and work. "We would like to thank all the winners and runners up for making it such a special evening. We'd also like thank all our sponsors and presenters whose contributions and support are essential to making the awards happen." 1. Group Learner Award A group of people who have made marked progress or improvement to their individual or group circumstances through training or education. Presented by Heather Cunningham from Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership Winner • Barnardo's Winter Leavers Runners up • Unity Enterprise • Flexi Care Conservation Group 2. Individual Learner Award An individual who has made a marked progress or improvement to their individual circumstances through training or education. Sponsored by Reid Kerr College Presented by Audrey Cumberford from Reid Kerr College Winner • Allan Lowe Runners up • Michaela McPherson • Mick Arnott 3. Community Voices Group Award A group of people who have accessed training organised or funded through Community Voices and used this training to benefit their community. Sponsored by Renfrewshire CHP Presented by Liz Jamieson from Renfrewshire Council Winner • Fitness for Ferguslie Runners Up • Sma' Shot Celebration Group • Activate 4. Community Voices Individual Award An individual who has accessed training organised or funded through Community Voices and used this training to benefit their community. Sponsored by Strathclyde Fire & Rescue Presented by Paul Nelis from Strathclyde Fire & Rescue Winner • Penny Baldwin Runners up • Susan McDermott • Angela Doherty 5. FSF Project of the Year Award A Fairer Scotland Funded Project which has made a significant contribution to the local community. Presented by Ron Morrison from Renfrewshire Council Winners • Barnardo's Paisley Threads Runners Up • Women & Children First • Barnardo's Works Renfrewshire
6. New Social Enterprise Award A new social enterprise that has made a significant local impact connecting with the needs of the Renfrewshire economy and utilising local people and resources to deliver this effectively. Sponsored by Renfrewshire Council's Economic Development Division Presented by Candy Munro from Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Winners • WRVS Runners up • Rainbow Turtle • Kibble 7. RWF+ Employer Award A Renfrewshire employer who has shown commitment to supporting Renfrewshire's Workforce Plus clients in making a successful transition into employment Sponsored by Renfrewshire's Workforce Plus Programme Presented by Richard Gibson from Renfrewshire Council Winner • THS Runners up • Kidds Distribution Services • Craigielea Home 8. RWF+ Individual Award This award recognises an individual who has overcome significant barriers, supported through RWF+, to access and sustain employment. Sponsored by Renfrewshire's Workforce Plus Programme Presented by Allan Dick from Reid Kerr College Winner • Ryan Lochhead Runner up • Toni Canning • Neill Shirlaw 9. Into Work Award An individual who has shown the focus and determination needed to make a successful transition into employment Sponsored by Jobcentre Plus Presented by Alma MacLean from Jobcentre Plus Winner • Julie Jones Runner up • Craig Larkin • Lee Sproul 10.Youth in Our Community Award A Young Person or a Youth Group active in the community deserving of recognition or extra praise. A young person who has shown a great awareness of citizenship. Sponsored by Strathclyde Police ‘K' Division Presented by Paul Main from Strathclyde Police Winner • Trinity High School Runners up • Ceilidh Johnstone • Renfrewshire Youth Voice 11.Recognition Award An individual or group who has clearly shown a long-term commitment to improving their community. Presented by Cllr Derek Mackay from Renfrewshire Council Winner • Tommy McGrory, Loud ‘n' Proud School of Rock Runners up • Jane Walker • Cathy McInally Details of shortlisted nominees available on request. The awards are organised by PPRC and supported by: • Renfrewshire Council •Jobcentre Plus • Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership • RCVS • Reid Kerr College • Strathclyde Fire & Rescue • the Scottish Government's Fairer Scotland Fund • Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership • Skills Development Scotland • Strathclyde Police • NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde • Renfrewshire's Workforce Plus Programme • Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce • Loud and Proud School of Rock • Baby Grand•
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