FRIDAY night saw an evening of great celebration as community heroes and high achievers were recognised at the 11th annual Pride of St Helens Awards.
The event, held in the 1873 Lounge at Saints' Totally Wicked Stadium, saw 14 awards given out on the night.
Darts world champion Michael Smith, who reached the sport's summit last January at Alexandra Palace, claimed the headline Mikhail Hotel & Group Pride of St Helens Award.
There were many inspirational and touching stories heard on the night as the enduring legacy of Steve Prescott, whose brainchild the Pride of St Helens Awards night is, was continued.
Broadcaster Claire Simmo was the MC on the stage for the night, organised by the Steve Prescott Foundation.
Here is a list of the winners and those who were highly commended on the night by category:
The Lannyman Land Rover Specialist, Child of Courage award
Winners: Lincoln Huyton and Lucy Lowe
St Helens Council Young Sportsperson of the Year
Winner: Daisy Bowers
Highly Commended: Caitlin Barrow and Max Lamb
JC Kitchens School of the Year Award
Winner: Lansbury Bridge
Highly Commended: St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School, Sutton Academy
Arcoframe Special Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner: James Roby
Assured Life, Charity Champion Award
Winner: Climb Kili 4 Cancer Group
Highly Commended: Denise Littler, David Cross
Imperial Quarter Arts Award
Winner: Mike Clarke
Highly Commended: Dom Cummings, Jamie Stockley
St Helens UPVC Courage Award
Winner: Laura Mahon
Highly Commended: Lisa Ormrod, Billy Ward
Swindells Roofing Pride of Place Award
Winner: Bold in Bloom
Highly Commended: David J Platt Landscapes, Sutton Wombles
Handepay, Unsung Hero Award
Winner: Phil Glover
Highly Commended: Julie Devine, John Aspinall
Accord Wills Community Impact Award
Winner: Sam O’Keefe (St Matthew’s Pantry)
Highly Commended: Domestic Abuse WA12, Kellie Kean (Pitter Patter Tots)
HMS Community Business Hero
Winner: Kevin Donachie (Cleanhire)
Highly Commended: Mike Garner (Evolution Fitness), Steve Roberts (Communications Plus)
St Helens RFC, Sportsperson of the Year
Winner Lucy Renshall
Highly Commended: Michael Callaghan, Hannah Conroy-Lax
Mikhail Hotel & Group Pride of St Helens Award
Winner: Michael Smith
Highly Commended: St Helens Theare Royal, Over The Rainbow
Mikhail Group Special Recognition from the SPF Award
Winner: Koby Prescott
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