Edition: November 2024
As part of National Volunteers’ Week in June, we hosted an awards ceremony to recognise the fantastic volunteers who work hard to make a positive difference to communities locally.
This year our Horsham District Volunteer Awards winners were:
- Long Service Award: John Bearman, Thakeham Village Hall
- Special Recognition Award: Roy Bayliss, Rotary Club of Horsham
- Permanent Smile Award: Ethan Kearl, Springboard
- The Dream Team Award: Community Larder
- Volunteers Young Volunteer Award: Aaron Van Der Pijll, 4TheYouth
- Outstanding Contribution: Nathan Harman, Rangers Lodge Wildlife Hospital
- Biggest Heart Award: Jacqui Clark, Horsham and Crawley Samaritans
- Trustee of the Year: Terry O’Leary, St. Catherine’s Hospice
A big thank you
As a council we are so grateful for all the amazing work that the voluntary sector does to improve lives for residents and visitors all over the District.
Get involved
If you think volunteering is something that you would like to do, please get in touch with our Voluntary Sector Support team. We have so many different roles available and your help has never been more needed or appreciated.
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