The Breeze Local Heroes
The Breeze Local Heroes with CCP recognises inspirational and influential people in Cheltenham and Gloucester. We want to celebrate the local people who make Cheltenham and Gloucester great and we need your help!
CCP exists to improve the lives of children, young people, families and vulnerable adults with multiple and complex needs.
Their mission is to:
- Promote and support healthy living
- Help maintain a safe and stable home environment
- Encourage and support learning and achievement
- Promote respect and positive social behaviour
- Encourage personal economic sustainability
- Provide both crisis and preventative services
On Thursday 12th April we celebrated The Breeze Local Heroes, recognising inspiring and inspirational people in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Hosted at Manor By The Lake, and presented by Breeze Breakfast Show host Craig Wright, we had a wonderful evening celebrating our Local Heroes, with some many deserving winners, showcasing outstanding kindness, bravery and heroism.
We'd like to thank Manor By The Lake for hosting the event, all the sponsors and all of our nominated Local Heroes. Read all the winners and nominated stories below and view the photos from the event here.
Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Bristol Street Motors
Recognised for a prolonged period of working success
Child of Courage Award sponsored by The Brewery Quarter
The new place to be to shop, done, stay and play.
Awarded for exceptional courage in the face of adversity (15 & under).
Young Person of the Year Award sponsored by Western Computer
Awarded to a person who has displayed maturity beyond their years (16-24 years).
Outstanding Bravery Award sponsored by Stroud Auction Rooms
Awarded for outstanding bravery in the face of adversity.
Carer of the Year Award sponsored by First City Nursing
Awarded to either a professional or voluntary carer.
999 Award sponsored by PSU Business Technology.
Your IT, telecoms and mobile experts. With over 30 years’ expertise, Gloucestershire-based PSU Business Technology provides IT, telecoms and mobile solutions to organisations across the UK.
Awarded to a member of the emergency services who has gone beyond the call of duty.
Sports Star of the Year Award with Regent Windows
Your local, family-run company for windows, doors, bifolds & roof lanterns
Awarded to an individual who has gone above and beyond their discipline.
Contribution to the Community Award sponsored by Cheltenham Borough Homes
A group that has made a significant difference to the local area.
Charity Champion Award sponsored by Volunteer Gloucester
Bringing Volunteers and Charities Together in Gloucestershire. We work with charities and other non-profits to help them recruit the wonderful people who come to us looking for volunteer roles. It's not just charity shops and gardening - we've loads of "people helping people" roles too!
Awarded for a consistent contribution to the Charity sector.
Parent of the Year sponsored by Pizza Hut
Award for that special mum or dad who has dedicated herself to family and others.
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