2010 Winners Announced

The Stars of Suffolk Awards were launched in 2009 and once again in 2010, we have been searching for Suffolk's heroes and heroines.

The awards were designed to find those people who are the shining stars in the county, the people that go an extra mile to help communities work together, make a difference to peoples's lives and show great acts of bravery and kindness.

The finalists and winners of each category are listed below:

Carers of the Year - Margie and George Coe

Other finalists
Susan Thorpe
Jake Trimmer

Community Group or Champion of the Year - Mains Restaurant

Other finalists
Vicky Smith
Donald Tricker

Courageous Young Person of the Year - Zoe Talbot

Other finalists
Jack Culpin
Aimee Landymore
Rubi-May Mason

Fire Service Team/Person of the Year - Blue Watch Lowestoft and Lowestoft & Beccles Retained Fire Crews

Other finalists
David Fargher
Brian Hawes

Healthy Lifestyle Champion of the Year - Bob Halls

Other finalists
Steve Benson
Rebecca Hams

Hospital/Ambulance Hero or Heroine of the Year - Dr. Rob Mallinson

Other finalists
Abdel Omer
Gloria Robbins
Jan Wright

Outstanding Bravery - Paul Booker and Rebecca Harold

Other finalists
Carolin Boothby
Derek Upson

Police Person of the Year - Glynn Bown and Debbie Hawgego

Other finalists
Mel Savage
Linda Turkentine

School Team of the Year - Sir Robert Hitcham's CEVAP School Office Team

Other finalists

Priory School
Sprites Primary School

Search and Rescue Person of the Year - David Bird

Other finalists
Peter Bickley
John Cresswell

Social Worker of the Year - Ken Simmons

Other finalists
Steve Giddings
Sarah Langham

Unsung Hero or Heroine of the Year - Jackie Milton

Other finalists
Albert Pond
Mary Squirrel

Volunteer of the Year - Kacey Baker

Other finalists
Mo Baldry
Leone Porter
Janet Sharpe