Basildon Borough Volunteer Awards 2022
The annual Basildon Council Volunteer Awards celebrate the selfless help and support provided by the borough's dedicated volunteers. This year the Volunteer Awards ceremony was held on Thursday 10th March 2022 at Basildon Sports and Leisure Club.
All of this year's award nominees and their special guests were invited to this prestigious gala event, which was generously sponsored by a number of Basildon based businesses and voluntary bodies.
Entertainment was provided throughout the evening including a performance from Santoy Dance Group, BMAKG Karate Group and La Dance Fantastique. The event presenters were members of Basildon Borough Youth Council.
Winners of each category were presented with a trophy, a certificate of appreciation and a prize voucher by Councillor David Dadds, Mayor of Basildon and the award category sponsors.
Tony Guyon 'Volunteer of the Year' Memorial Cup
The winners of each award category are also put forward to win the prestigious Tony Guyon 'Volunteer of the Year' Memorial Cup.
Tony Guyon was a popular and committed member of Basildon Council's Community Engagement Team who sadly passed away in 2010. Tony loved to spend his spare time volunteering in his local community and he played his part in helping to make Basildon a better borough. This special award embodies Tony Guyon's dedication towards volunteering.
This year's Tony Guyon 'Volunteer of the Year' Memorial Cup was awarded to Radford Park Residents Association.
Please see below for a full list of the winners and highly commended for each category. With thanks to all of our business sponsors.
Young Volunteer of the Year
- Highly Commended - Olivia Murray
- Winner - Zsofia Wright
Award Sponsor: 
Fundraising Champion
- Highly Commended - David Randall
- Winner - Emily Bridge
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Inspiration Role Model
- Highly Commended - Samantha Williams
- Winner - Esme Fordham
Award Sponsor: 
Community Star Award
- Highly Commended - John Hickey
- Winner - Sky Butcher
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Long Service Award
- Highly Commended - Mike Barratt
- Winner - Sally Webb
Award Sponsor:
Voluntary Group/Project of the Year
- Highly Commended - Every Child Online
- Winner - Basildon Homeless
Award Sponsor: 
People's Choice Award (Chosen by the public)
- Winner - Sky Butcher
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Highly Commended - Rosie Novis
- Winner - Stella Calkin
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Volunteer of the Year
- Highly Commended - Zsofia Wright
- Winner - Radford Park Residents Association
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