Evening Express Aberdeen’s Champion Awards
The Evening Express Aberdeen’s Champion 2020 Awards in association with Balmoral Group and Original 106FM aim to recognise the people in our communities who make the north-east a fantastic place to live and work.
As a newspaper, we hear stories of individuals, groups, businesses, neighbours, key workers and youngsters across the region, who are helping people around them through what is a difficult time.
We want to recognise and reward these selfless souls who are doing their bit to help others in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
The event is now over and we hope you had a fabulous evening celebrating. Congratulations to all our finalists and winners and thank you to our amazing sponsors.
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For more information please contact lesley.taylor@ajl.co.uk or call 07500773997
For sponsorship opportunities please contact carole.bruce@ajl.co.uk or call 07799545753
Key Dates
3 Aug 2020 | Entries Close |
21 Aug 2020 | Finalists Announced |
24 Sep 2020 | Virtual Awards Night |
Winners
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Sponsored By:
- Winner Community CleanUP (Mike Scotland)
- Karen Mutch
- Lynn Geldart
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Through a lifetime of thoughtfulness or by an act of courage or kindness, this individual or group exemplifies the essence of community spirit. From a neighbour to a whole street, the winner of the Community Award will be selfless in their actions and care for others around them. The winner will be someone who has gone out of their way to make a difference and help those who live within their Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire community.
Shortlist
- Winner Community CleanUP (Mike Scotland)
- Karen Mutch
- Lynn Geldart
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Sponsored By:
- Winner Calum Lawrie Piping Promotions
- Craig Wilson, The Kilted Chef
- HomeALone
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In difficult times this individual or group have embraced their creative sides and provided a form of light-hearted entertainment to lift the spirits of others. This award will be presented to anyone who has done anything from dancing in the street to hosting virtual events such as pub quizzes or musical shows.
Shortlist
- Winner Calum Lawrie Piping Promotions
- Craig Wilson, The Kilted Chef
- HomeALone
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Sponsored By:
- Charlie House
- Winner Triple A's - One Stop Shop Aberdeen
- WE Too!
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This category will honour those incredible and selfless individuals who have dedicated themselves to helping north-east charities. The judges are looking for those who have worked well as a team to raise funds or someone who has taken on a lone challenge – the award will not be based on total funds raised but on the creativity and effort that has gone into the fundraising campaign.
Shortlist
- Charlie House
- Winner Triple A's - One Stop Shop Aberdeen
- WE Too!
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Sponsored By:
- Winner Denis Law Legacy Trust
- Movement Evolution Scotland CIC
- Ultimate Judo (Gordon McCathie)
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Recognising that both mental and physical health is important, especially when times are tough, the winner of this category could be an individual or well-known business. Despite people being confined to their homes, the winning candidate will have continued to provide a service from virtual fitness classes to online exercise guides. The judges also want to hear from sporting firms or individuals who may have launched their own campaigns or started a new initiative, keeping the north-east engaged with its activities.
Shortlist
- Winner Denis Law Legacy Trust
- Movement Evolution Scotland CIC
- Ultimate Judo (Gordon McCathie)
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Sponsored By:
- Carron to Mumbai
- Winner H&S Milne & Sons
- Major Recruitment
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Despite it being a testing time for businesses especially, this north-east firm will be one which has gone above and beyond to help vulnerable people or communities. Undeterred by the current climate, the winning business has put itself out there to maintain contact with its customers – new and regular – and continue to tirelessly serve them or provide a service.
Shortlist
- Carron to Mumbai
- Winner H&S Milne & Sons
- Major Recruitment
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- Connor Easdale
- Winner Demmi Ewen
- Mac Johnston
- Shahzad Ahmad
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This award is open to individuals under the age of 20 who have shown wisdom beyond their years, selflessly taking it upon themselves to spread positivity and help others within their community. Undeterred by their young years, they have bravely tried to make a difference in a troubling time.
Shortlist
- Connor Easdale
- Winner Demmi Ewen
- Mac Johnston
- Shahzad Ahmad
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Sponsored By:
- Callum Irvine
- Winner Linda Cleary
- Nicola Robertson
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The judges will present this award to an individual key worker who has tirelessly worked to help others, going beyond what is expected of them within their role. The key worker could be a passionate teacher who has used innovative ideas to deliver youngsters an education, a caring health worker who always puts others before themselves and always maintains a positive outlook, or a hard-working police officer on the beat who is determined to keep our communities safe. An extraordinary person, the winner of this award will inspire others.
Shortlist
- Callum Irvine
- Winner Linda Cleary
- Nicola Robertson
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Sponsored By:
- Winner Aberdeen Cyrenians
- Camphill School
- CFINE Volunteer Team
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Being able to work together in times of need is essential. This group of key workers know all too well that working together side-by-side, day-to-day is key to achieving the best results. From a ward of passionate nurses to a team of dedicated doctors, considerate care home colleagues, to a night shift at Asda keeping our shelves stocked– the judges want to hear from the ultimate north-east dream teams.
Shortlist
- Winner Aberdeen Cyrenians
- Camphill School
- CFINE Volunteer Team
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Judges Special Award
Sponsored By:
- Winner Mac, Johnston
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Judges Special Award
This award is voted for by the judges and goes to one of our finalists who might not have been a category winner but they deserved some special recognition for their outstanding achievements
Shortlist
- Winner Mac
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Judges
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Craig Walker
Editor Evening Express
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Morven Mackenzie
Managing Director Hampton / Founder Celebrate Aberdeen
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Alison Chandler
Funding Officer ACVO TSI
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Steve Gibb
Public Relations Manager Balmoral Group
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Martin Ingram
Presenter Original 106
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