Suffolk and Proud is a multi-agency campaign which brings together organisations including Suffolk Constabulary, Suffolk County Council and local district and borough councils.
However, it is local people who will be central to the success of the campaign.
Some of them have already highlighted why they are proud of their county in television adverts, which are being broadcast on ITV Anglia to mark the start of the campaign.
Others are being featured in a special magazine, produced by the East Anglian Daily Times, because of their outstanding contribution to Suffolk life.
More details about the campaign will be posted on the onesuffolk website as it progresses during the year.

VOICING THEIR PRIDE
Seven Suffolk residents have already taken a starring role in Suffolk and Proud.
They have helped create the television adverts which will be screened on ITV Anglia to mark the start of the campaign. The seven people were selected to provide voiceovers for the adverts – saying why they are proud of their county – after winning a competition run in the East Anglian Daily Times.

The voices of the Suffolk and Proud Television Adverts. From left to right:
Stewart Dobson; Bob Williams; Fiona Baker (holding the sign); Danny Cooch (behind camera); Irene O'Connor; Rita Wilson; Mark Bryant; Sue Rhodes; Brenda Holroyd. John Clouting from the Fire Service couldn't stay for the photograph.

Here are their thoughts:

“The past, the present and future too are all here in Suffolk waiting for you.”
Rita Wilson, Accountant, Ipswich

“Proud to be a locally-based police officer making Suffolk a safe and vibrant county.”
Mark Bryant, Community Police Officer, Framlingham.

“Respects tradition, supports innovation, welcomes initiative and simply typifies the best of Britain.”
Brenda Holroyd, retired Journalist, Holbrook.

“Suffolk’s a lovely place to grow up in and I’m proud that my job, keeping it clean, makes it even more attractive.”
Danny Cooch, Street Cleaner, Ipswich.

“Gainsborough – Constable – Britten…..Legendary names that have given Suffolk its punch and pulling power.”
Bob Williams, Retired Schoolmaster, Otley.

“Suffolk Fire, swift to serve, keeping the county safe from harm.”
John Clouting, Community Safety Officer, Suffolk Fire Service, Ipswich.

“Suffolk welcomes you with open arms”
Irene O’Connor, Receptionist.