High Sheriff of Clwyd Community Awards 2022

The High Sheriff of Clwyd’s Annual Community Awards resumed again this year after two years away due to Covid restrictions.

High Sheriff, Steve Thomas, welcomed winners and invited guests to the Wings Club at Airbus in Broughton to celebrate the success of volunteers and voluntary groups across Clwyd.

Nominations for a High Sheriff Award had been received from County Voluntary Services in Conwy, Denbighshire, Wrexham and Flintshire. There were many fantastic examples of how people throughout Clwyd had stepped up to volunteer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, including delivering meals to older or vulnerable people, addressing isolation and the important role that the volunteers played as part of the vaccination roll out.

High Sheriff Steve Thomas told the audience at the Awards: “Volunteers make a huge difference to our communities and I am honoured to have the opportunity to recognise everyone this evening”

The High Sheriff gave special thanks to Ann Woods, Chief Officer Flintshire Local Voluntary Council and her team who helped organise this year’s Awards. Ann told us: “Once again it was a delight for us to be part of the High Sheriff Community Award Ceremony. Recognising the time given by individuals and groups to help others is time well spent. My thanks to everyone who nominated individuals and groups and to those who attended the event.”

You can find details of the county winners below together with winners of the High Sheriffs’ Special Awards for outstanding community service.

Another highlight of the evening was the award to the Crimebeat Project of the Year. Each year the High Sheriff decides on the winner of this award from the many youth projects that have received Crimebeat funding over the past year. Crimebeat is the charity of the High Sheriffs and provides funding to support young people’s projects across Clwyd.

This year the award went to pupils of Ysgol Estyn in Hope, Flintshire. Over the past twelve months pupils from the school worked with project leader Angela Done and Headteacher, Gareth Jones, to create a relaxation and mindfulness garden on school grounds to help them through the difficult times that we have all been through. High Sheriff, Steve Thomas, visited the school last year and was extremely impressed with their work and enthusiasm and was delighted to present them with their award.

The High Sheriff also presented his Personal Awards to individuals and organisation he has met during his year in office including High Sheriff’s Volunteer Police Cadets, Jaydon Parry and Jack Taylor.

The Awards concluded with the presentation of walkie-talkie communication radios to the Volunteer Police Cadets who helped to meet and greet guests attending the awards. Earlier in the year Crimebeat made a grant to fund the purchase of the radios and the awards evening provided an opportunity for the High Sheriff to present the radios to the Cadets assisted by Chief Constable Carl Foulkes and Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin in front of the invited guests and award winners.

The following groups and individuals were recognised at the awards:

CRIMEBEAT Project of the Year 2022

Ysgol Estyn, Hope
Mindfulness and Relaxation Garden Project
In recognition of the work carried out by pupils at Ysgol Estyn to promote mental health and well-being.

HIGH SHERIFF’S COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

Danny Letham
In recognition of his dedication to support his community of Prestatyn and Dyserth.

Sheena Slater
In recognition of her volunteering with young people through the Youth Justice Service and as a bereavement counsellor.

Peter Humphreys
In recognition of many years volunteering to support communities in Wrexham and his work with Yellow and Blue.

Wyn Francis
In recognition of over ten years volunteering as a Volunteer Advisor at Citizens Advice Wrexham.

Vicki Roskams
In recognition of her dedication to support the communities of Deeside.

Rowena Lewis
In recognition of her work as unsung hero in the Ceiriog Valley supporting elderly and vulnerable residents.

Neuro Therapy Centre
In recognition of the physical and emotional lifeline the centre provides to so many.

Gofal Dydd y Waen Day Care
In recognition of over ten years supporting and caring for people of all ages across Denbighshire, Flintshire and Conwy.

HF Trust (Hft) Ltd
In recognition of its work to support people with learning difficulties into meaningful employment.

The Rainbow Foundation
Meals on Wheels Volunteer Team
In recognition of the vital work selflessly carried out by volunteers during the pandemic to support the communities of Penley.

 

 

HIGH SHERIFF’S SPECIAL AWARDS

Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board
Vaccination Centre Volunteers
In recognition of over 42,000 hours volunteering to ensure the smooth running of vaccination sites across North Wales in the most challenging of times.

John Gallanders
In recognition of John’s tireless work supporting communities across Wrexham for over 21 years

 

HIGH SHERIFF PERSONAL AWARDS

Lisa Mouton
Custodial Manager HMP Berwyn
In recognition of her passion, enthusiasm and love for the job particularly in the promotion of equality and diversity.

Cynnig
In recognition of its work in providing support and activities for adults with complex needs.

Mrs Sue England
In recognition of her role in establishing St Kentigern Hospices over 27 years ago and her hands-on role in the charity shops and Board membership since.

High Sheriff Cadet, Jaydon Parry
In recognition of Jaydon’s enthusiasm and commitment as a Volunteer Police Cadet and being an excellent role model for other young people.

High Sheriff Cadet, Jack Taylor
In recognition of Jack’s enthusiasm and commitment as a Volunteer Police Cadet and being an excellent role model for other young people.

The High Sheriff of Clwyd’s Annual Community Awards resumed again this year after two years away due to Covid restrictions.

High Sheriff, Steve Thomas, welcomed winners and invited guests to the Wings Club at Airbus in Broughton to celebrate the success of volunteers and voluntary groups across Clwyd.

Nominations for a High Sheriff Award had been received from County Voluntary Services in Conwy, Denbighshire, Wrexham and Flintshire. There were many fantastic examples of how people throughout Clwyd had stepped up to volunteer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, including delivering meals to older or vulnerable people, addressing isolation and the important role that the volunteers played as part of the vaccination roll out.

High Sheriff Steve Thomas told the audience at the Awards: “Volunteers make a huge difference to our communities and I am honoured to have the opportunity to recognise everyone this evening”

The High Sheriff gave special thanks to Ann Woods, Chief Officer Flintshire Local Voluntary Council and her team who helped organise this year’s Awards. Ann told us: “Once again it was a delight for us to be part of the High Sheriff Community Award Ceremony. Recognising the time given by individuals and groups to help others is time well spent. My thanks to everyone who nominated individuals and groups and to those who attended the event.”

You can find details of the county winners below together with winners of the High Sheriffs’ Special Awards for outstanding community service.

Another highlight of the evening was the award to the Crimebeat Project of the Year. Each year the High Sheriff decides on the winner of this award from the many youth projects that have received Crimebeat funding over the past year. Crimebeat is the charity of the High Sheriffs and provides funding to support young people’s projects across Clwyd.

This year the award went to pupils of Ysgol Estyn in Hope, Flintshire. Over the past twelve months pupils from the school worked with project leader Angela Done and Headteacher, Gareth Jones, to create a relaxation and mindfulness garden on school grounds to help them through the difficult times that we have all been through. High Sheriff, Steve Thomas, visited the school last year and was extremely impressed with their work and enthusiasm and was delighted to present them with their award.

The High Sheriff also presented his Personal Awards to individuals and organisation he has met during his year in office including High Sheriff’s Volunteer Police Cadets, Jaydon Parry and Jack Taylor.

The Awards concluded with the presentation of walkie-talkie communication radios to the Volunteer Police Cadets who helped to meet and greet guests attending the awards. Earlier in the year Crimebeat made a grant to fund the purchase of the radios and the awards evening provided an opportunity for the High Sheriff to present the radios to the Cadets assisted by Chief Constable Carl Foulkes and Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin in front of the invited guests and award winners.

The following groups and individuals were recognised at the awards:

CRIMEBEAT Project of the Year 2022

Ysgol Estyn, Hope
Mindfulness and Relaxation Garden Project
In recognition of the work carried out by pupils at Ysgol Estyn to promote mental health and well-being.

HIGH SHERIFF’S COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

Danny Letham
In recognition of his dedication to support his community of Prestatyn and Dyserth.

Sheena Slater
In recognition of her volunteering with young people through the Youth Justice Service and as a bereavement counsellor.

Peter Humphreys
In recognition of many years volunteering to support communities in Wrexham and his work with Yellow and Blue.

Wyn Francis
In recognition of over ten years volunteering as a Volunteer Advisor at Citizens Advice Wrexham.

Vicki Roskams
In recognition of her dedication to support the communities of Deeside.

Rowena Lewis
In recognition of her work as unsung hero in the Ceiriog Valley supporting elderly and vulnerable residents.

Neuro Therapy Centre
In recognition of the physical and emotional lifeline the centre provides to so many.

Gofal Dydd y Waen Day Care
In recognition of over ten years supporting and caring for people of all ages across Denbighshire, Flintshire and Conwy.

HF Trust (Hft) Ltd
In recognition of its work to support people with learning difficulties into meaningful employment.

The Rainbow Foundation
Meals on Wheels Volunteer Team
In recognition of the vital work selflessly carried out by volunteers during the pandemic to support the communities of Penley.

 

 

HIGH SHERIFF’S SPECIAL AWARDS

Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board
Vaccination Centre Volunteers
In recognition of over 42,000 hours volunteering to ensure the smooth running of vaccination sites across North Wales in the most challenging of times.

John Gallanders
In recognition of John’s tireless work supporting communities across Wrexham for over 21 years

 

HIGH SHERIFF PERSONAL AWARDS

Lisa Mouton
Custodial Manager HMP Berwyn
In recognition of her passion, enthusiasm and love for the job particularly in the promotion of equality and diversity.

Cynnig
In recognition of its work in providing support and activities for adults with complex needs.

Mrs Sue England
In recognition of her role in establishing St Kentigern Hospices over 27 years ago and her hands-on role in the charity shops and Board membership since.

High Sheriff Cadet, Jaydon Parry
In recognition of Jaydon’s enthusiasm and commitment as a Volunteer Police Cadet and being an excellent role model for other young people.

High Sheriff Cadet, Jack Taylor
In recognition of Jack’s enthusiasm and commitment as a Volunteer Police Cadet and being an excellent role model for other young people.