The finalists have been revealed for the Ely Standard’s Ely Hero Awards 2018 ahead of the ceremony on June 25.
After dozens of nominations were received, it was left to the judges to shortlist the final three for each category.
Here they are:
Best Teacher
Carlene Chambers
Hayley Rudnicki
Claire Tod
Most Amazing Professional
Ian Halliday
Dr Madeleine Piggott
Jo Allen
Neighbour of the Year
Jemma Tyler
Martin Pate
Gurdip Jatana
Smiliest Server
David Learner – Mr Simms
Shelley Davies – Witchford Post Office
Javier Gomez-Serrano – Habis Restaurant
Child of Achievement
Kiera Haynes
Alfie McCreadie
Jay Davison
Colleague of the Year
Caron Clutterham
Sarah Burton
Donna Garner
Sporting Hero
Vinnie Scarrow
David Carford
Brian Leonard
Community Champion
Joanne Coe
Stuart Green
Naomi D’Cunha
Caring Companion
Dr Hasna Kudilatt
James Salmons
Lisa Thompson
The Ely Hero
Ruth Marley
James Salmons
Joanne Coe
Naomi Sherwood, business development manager from Metro Rod Cambridge who run the event in conjunction with the Ely Standard, said: “Following a very exciting and emotional final judges meeting we are thrilled to reveal the names of the finalists in The Ely Hero Awards 2018.
“The calibre of the finalists are exceptional, we have certainly uncovered outstanding treasures within the community of Ely and surrounding villages.
“Everyone can make a difference to a community and we hope that this year’s awards will once again encourage and embolden individuals to do this.
“The judging panel have gone above and beyond in the selection of the finalists putting so much hard work into the process so a huge ‘thank you’ to them.”
Jemma Tyler, 29, from Witchford, who is shortlisted in the Neighbour of the Year category, said she was ‘flattered’.
She has been a listening ear and someone who was is always on call for her neighbours.
Jemma said: “I have no idea who nominated me but I was told there were several people who did. It is very flattering but I was so shocked when I found out as I wasn’t expecting anything like that.”
The winners will be revealed at a ceremony at The Maltings on June 25.
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Chris Mann will host the evening with entertainment provided by local duo ‘Elma Band’ and vocalist Kathryn Buck.
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