The Local Hero Awards for 2025 were handed out at a gala dinner at The Stones Hotel on Friday (12th September) evening, as amazing local people who do outstanding things were celebrated.
The awards put together by Salisbury Radio and kindly sponsored by Jones & Company were the first awards of their kind in the city for several years.
The awards sponsors, winners and other guests were joined by Salisbury's Mayor, Cllr John Wells and consort Josephine Wells for dinner, dancing and the celebration of those who won the 10 awards.
Dave Cates from the Stars Appeal was recognised for his remarkable fundraising achievements over the past couple of decades, with over £ 45 million raised during that time. Unable to attend, Salisbury Radio's Craig Hicks had gate-crashed a staff meeting at Stars Appeal HQ to present his Lifetime Achievement award.
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- Bravery Award - Trek to Ukraine Boys - A Class Roofing
- Carer of the Year - Lisa & Spencer Mullholland - Elite Care
- Charitable Company - Wiltshire Willdlife Hospital - Jones & Co
- Charitable Employee of the Year - Jane Farrell - Northwood
- Child of Courage - Lilly Pidsley - Five Rivers
- Community Project - Longhegdge & Old Sarum - Parker Bullen
- Fundraiser of the Year - Rachel & Stuart Fay - Stones Hotel
- Good Neighbour - Paul Brown - Grist Environmental
- Live Time Achievement - Dave Cates - Cara Glass
- Teacher of the Year - Danielle Brignal - Unstuck Studios
- Winners Shot
The team from Old Sarum & Longhedge Community Pantry were rewarded with the Community Project award. The team are currently supporting around 300 families with low-cost shopping, a community cafe and support.
Full List of Winners:
- Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital (Charitable Company Award - Sponsored by Jones & Company)
- Old Sarum and Longhedge Pantry Volunteer Team (Community Project Award - Sponsored by Parker Bullen)
- Spencer and Lisa Mulholland (Carer of the Year Award - Sponsored by Elite Care)
- Rachel and Stuart Fay (Fundraisers of the Year - Sponsored by The Stones Hotel)
- Jane Farrell, Alabare (Charitable Employee of the Year - Sponsored by Northwood)
- Paul Brown (Good Neighbour Award - Sponsored by Grist Environmental)
- Danielle Brignall (Teacher of the Year - Sponsored by Unstuck Studios)
- Lilly Pidsley (Child of Courage Award - Sponsored by Five Rivers Childcare)
- Adam Mitchell, James McCarthy-Hill and Kyle Spring - (Bravery Award - Sponsored by A-Class Roofing & Construction)
- Dave Cates (Life Time Achievement Award - Cara Glass)
Salisbury Radio presenter and director, Craig Hicks, said, "The awards are amazing, but the focus here is on those receiving awards. They are all fantastic and make such a difference to their communities.
"We are very proud to bring back the local hero awards. Thank you to all of our sponsors and partners for helping us celebrate our local heroes!"
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