Basildon Borough Volunteer Awards 2020
The annual Basildon Council Volunteer Awards celebrate the selfless help and support provided by the Borough's volunteers. This year the Volunteer Awards ceremony were unable to be held in person due to Covid-19 restrictions and a video was created to celebrate the winners and highly commended.
The Winners and Highly Commended of each category were celebrated by Councillor David Burton-Sampson, Mayor of Basildon and the award category sponsors. Each winner was awarded a trophy, certificate of appreciation and a prize voucher.
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 Motivated Minds, who also received the Voluntary Group/Project of the Year award.
Motivated Minds have been operating their services in the borough for a number of years. The team provide invaluable support to those in most need, including mental health support, wellbeing and food provisions. They have recently opened the 'Happy Hub' in Eastgate Centre. During lockdown the team quickly adapted and operated an emergency food bank to support vulnerable residents. The team have a great energy and are extremely passionate.
Funding Raising Champion
Winner - Alison Cunningham - The Listening Post
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Young Volunteer of the Year
- Highly Commended - Cameron Woodberry - Gateway FM
- Winner - Lochlan Bancroft - Gateway FM
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Long Service Award
- Highly Commended - John Mckay - Lee Chapel North
- Winner - Roy Mahoney - Norsey Wood Society
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Voluntary Group/Project of the Year
- Highly Commended - Basildon Hospital Radio Station
- Winner - Motivated Minds
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Inspirational Role Model
- Highly Commended - Jim Rose Billericay Food Bank
- Winner - Alison Cunningham The Listening Post
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Community Star
- Highly Commended - Jo Pearce St. Luke's Hospice
- Winner - Lindsey Rounce Motivated Minds
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Volunteer of the Year
- Winner - Motivated Minds
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