Published on 24 March 2010
Local community heroes were honoured at the annual Civic Awards and Dinner held at Gilwell Park conference centre on 18 March 2010.
The awards are a chance for the Council to recognise the people who give their time and energy on behalf of others and their local community.
The evening was hosted by the Chairman of Epping Forest District Council, Councillor Penny Smith and was presided over by Toastmaster Robert Pursell.
The evening raised almost £900 for the Chairman's charity, the Epping Forest Branch of the Alzheimer's Society.
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Citizen of the Year 2010 - John Carr
Young Citizen of the Year 2010 - Tom Peters
High Commendation - Dave Stannard
High Commendation - Tony Moore
Special Conservation Award - Alan Cox
Sports Bursary winner - Emma Hollis
Arts Bursary winner - Christoper Crichlow
Community Service medal - Sally Pattie
Community Service medal - Ray Skinner
Community Service medal - Mark Sheridan-Brown
People are the most important asset of any organisation. This year, Councillor Collins was assisted in her search for the Council’s best employees by Councillor Syd Stavrou. They met and interviewed staff over several days in February. Councillor Di Collins joined the Chairman on stage for the presentations.
Epping Forest District Council Employee of the Year - Dawn Jolley
Epping Forest District Council Team of the Year - the Academy Project Team
Epping Forest District Council Dealing with the Public Award - Sheltered Housing Scheme Managers
Epping Forest District Council Outstanding Contribution Award - Pat Seager

Personal Speech by the Chairman

