Community Transport Awards 2012

Community Transport Awards

Community Transport Awards 2012

Every year, Devon County Council honours the excellent work undertaken by people in the Community Transport sector throughout Devon, in recognition of their outstanding service, commitment and contribution.

Nominations are welcome for anyone working in Community Transport and are assessed by an independent panel.

All finalists are invited, together with a guest, to an evening reception hosted by the chairman of Devon County Council, where they each receive a certificate and commemorative gift, with additional prizes for individuals and group winners. This year's ceremony will be held on June 7th, 2013 - please note that nominations for the 2013 awards have now closed.

Community Transport Awards 2012

Last year’s Community Transport Awards Ceremony was held on Friday 28 May 2012, at County Hall, Exeter.

The Volunteer of the Year Award went to Roy Pepper ( pictured sitting second from right ) for his dedication and commitment to Volunteering in Health in Shaldon for the past 20 years.

In addition, the Outstanding Lifetime Contribution Award was given to Bill Brough ( pictured standing second from right ) for his 20 years service to Newton Abbot Community Transport Association, in which he has occupied various roles, including Chairman.

Both winners received a hamper of local Devon produce alongside their certificates.

Other award winners included:

Best Contribution to the Local Community, Tiverton and District CTA
Employee of the Year, Matt Westmoreland, Totnes and Dartmouth CTA

Volunteers

Quintin Ambler, Friends of Mount Pleasant Health Centre
Julie Dingley, Volunteering In Health
Brian Jones, Holsworthy Rural CTA
Alan and Lin Perrott, Okehampton and District CTA
Dennis Williams, Newton Abbot CTA