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Heroes Award - Brendan Jeynes, Andy Collingwood and Shaun Whatley

Hero of the Year winners Brendan Jeynes, Shaun Whatley and Andy Collingwood with Carla Wong, who's life they saved. DB3044P47

10:58am Wednesday 24th October 2007

ONE of the highlights of the ceremony was the presentation to three doormen from the Chapel Nightclub whose quick thinking and first aid skills saved a woman's life.

Education Award - Rob Dalziell

Music teacher, Rob Dalziell, accompanies a recorder ensemble. DB1713P06

10:55am Wednesday 24th October 2007

THE lives of children at Hyde Primary School are enriched with music thanks to the hard work and dedication of Rob Dalziell.

Family Award - Ken and Wendy Glover

Family Award winners Wendy and Ken Glover (centre) with their nominators Sarah and Paul Glover and their twins Amber and Jade. DB3009P1

10:53am Wednesday 24th October 2007

COMPASSION, understanding and a loving determination to support their family through good times and bad saw Ken and Wendy Glover win a well deserved People Award.

Healthcare Workers Award - Jenny Skinner, Shirley Holmes and Carol Dean from the breast care team at Salisbury District Hospital

Breast care team Jenny Skinner, Shirley Holmes and Carol Dean - winners of the health category. DB3044P58

10:52am Wednesday 24th October 2007

OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Shirley Holmes, Jenny Skinner and Carol Dean, also known as the breast care team from Salisbury District Hospital, were overjoyed at being announced winners in the Health Workers category.

Fundraiser Award - Michael Beck

Charity Fundraiser award winner Michael Beck. DB3044P51

10:51am Wednesday 24th October 2007

CANCER survivor Michael Beck's charity walks with his trusty wheelbarrow "Wally" have made him something of a legend in local fundraising circles.

Sports Coach Award - Jeff Butt

Sports Coach Award winner Jeff Butt. DB3057P4

10:49am Wednesday 24th October 2007

A WEEKEND getting drenched in the New Forest kicked off Jeff Butt's love affair with orienteering 12 years ago.

Good Friend and Neighbour Award - Jane Coburn

Jane Coburn receiving the Good Friend and Neighbour Award from Inspector Dave McMullin. DB3044P22

10:41am Wednesday 24th October 2007

JANE Coburn's priorities changed around ten years ago when she was only given months to live because of leukaemia.

The Nominees

10:35am Wednesday 24th October 2007

A TOTAL of 54 local heroes from all walks of life were nominated for the 2007 People Awards. Our thanks go to our readers who nominated them and, of course, to all the nominees for all they do to make life better for those around them.

Youth and Community Worker Award - Alex Grant

Alex Grant in the Cathedral Close with some of the work from his Young Colours flag installation project in 2005. DB8026P01

10:33am Wednesday 24th October 2007

LAST December, more than 600 young people wove their way through the freezing fog of Salisbury's streets bearing twinkling lanterns they had made and decorated themselves at workshops run by community artist, Alex Grant.

Pillar of the Community Award - Doreen Till

Doreen Till receives the Pillar of the Community Award from Sheila Warrander. DB3044P14

10:32am Wednesday 24th October 2007

MODEST, selfless Doreen Till is a most valuable and valued member of our community, said Anne Lyons in nominating Doreen for a Journal People Award.







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