Evening Telegraph Dundee’s Champion Awards
The Evening Telegraph Dundee’s Champion Awards 2020 in association with Ninja Kiwi aims to recognise the people in our communities who make our city a fantastic place to live and work – even against the most difficult of backdrops.
As a newspaper brand, it is our privilege to hear numerous stories of individuals, groups, businesses, neighbours, key workers and youngsters across the region, who are going the extra mile to help people through this troubled time.
We want to recognise and reward these selfless souls who are doing their bit to help others in Dundee.
The event is now over and all of our Champions have been announced. If you wish to catch up on our Virtual Awards ceremony simply click here
For event information please contact lesley.taylor@ajl.co.uk or call 07500773997
For sponsorship opportunities please contact Aimee at aoconnor@dctmedia.co.uk or call 07549937907
Key Dates
3 Aug 2020 | Entries close |
22 Aug 2020 | Finalists announced |
25 Sep 2020 | Virtual Awards |
Shortlist
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Community Champion
Sponsored By:
- HOPE (Helping Older People Engage)
- Winner Lochee Community Larder
- The Food Train
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Community Champion
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 community.
Shortlist
- HOPE (Helping Older People Engage)
- Winner Lochee Community Larder
- The Food Train
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Entertainment Champion
- Winner Dundee Superheroes
- Jimmy Young
- Kevin McGregor
Entertainment Champion
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 Dundee Superheroes
- Jimmy Young
- Kevin McGregor
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Charity Champion
Sponsored By:
- Winner Grey Lodge Settlement
- Holly McIntosh
- Zara Chaplin
Sponsored By:
Charity Champion
This category will honour those incredible and selfless individuals who have dedicated themselves to helping Dundee 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
- Winner Grey Lodge Settlement
- Holly McIntosh
- Zara Chaplin
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Sport & Wellbeing Champion
Sponsored By:
- Winner Dundee West Football Club
- Hazel Ednie
- Kanzen Karate
Sponsored By:
Sport & Wellbeing Champion
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 Dundee engaged with its activities.
Shortlist
- Winner Dundee West Football Club
- Hazel Ednie
- Kanzen Karate
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Business Champion
Sponsored By:
- Hillcrest Homes
- The Haven
- Winner Xplore
Sponsored By:
Business Champion
Despite it being a testing time for businesses especially, this 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
- Hillcrest Homes
- The Haven
- Winner Xplore
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Young Person Champion
Sponsored By:
- Andrew Batchelor
- Catherine Letford
- Winner Lauren Chesters
Sponsored By:
Young Person Champion
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
- Andrew Batchelor
- Catherine Letford
- Winner Lauren Chesters
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Key Worker Champion (individual)
- Daniel Inglis
- Karen Bailey
- Winner Rachel McReady
Key Worker Champion (individual)
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
- Daniel Inglis
- Karen Bailey
- Winner Rachel McReady
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Key Worker Champion (team)
- Ballumbie Court Care Home Staff
- Lauren Tilston and Holly Mckenzie
- Winner Team Blackwood
Key Worker Champion (team)
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 dream teams.
Shortlist
- Ballumbie Court Care Home Staff
- Lauren Tilston and Holly Mckenzie
- Winner Team Blackwood
Partners
Ninja Kiwi is a computer game developer with offices in Dundee and Auckland. Founded as Digital Goldfish in 2005 by two graduates from Abertay University the company went on to be acquired in 2012 by New Zealand based Ninja Kiwi. They have accumulated over 100 million downloads on the AppStores.
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Ninja Kiwi is a computer game developer with offices in Dundee and Auckland. Founded as Digital Goldfish in 2005 by two graduates from Abertay University the company went on to be acquired in 2012 by New Zealand based Ninja Kiwi. They have accumulated over 100 million downloads on the AppStores.
Visit Ninja Kiwi websiteSponsors
Established in 1984 Fairways Recruitment, with offices in Perth and Dundee, has continued to diversify and grow organically. Fairways provides pragmatic value for money services throughout the employment journey – from recruitment solutions to training and development, HR consultancy and employment law advice to exit strategies, the full 360 employment solutions service.
Visit Fairways websiteHillcrest was first established in 1967 as Hillcrest Housing Association. Over the decades, we have grown and developed into a large, diverse and continually evolving social organisation. Our mission is to help people live better lives.
The companies within Hillcrest provide housing, maintenance services, support, training and employment opportunities. Our structure allows us to work together to make a positive social impact by contributing to improving the quality of life of the people and communities we work with.
Visit Hillcrest websiteDundee City Council is working to make the city a smarter, fairer, more vibrant and attractive place for people to live, visit and do business.
Our vision is to help create a city that has a strong, stable economy that will provide jobs for people in Dundee, retain more graduates and make the area a magnet for new talent.
We will make sure that real choice and opportunity is offered in a city that has tackled the root causes of social and economic exclusion, creating a community which is healthy, safe, confident, educated and empowered.
Promoting sport and wellbeing for people of all ages is critical to delivering on these ambitions for Dundee.
As a Council, we always aim to provide best value and we are committed to continuing to change for the future.
Visit Dundee City Council website
At Scott Brothers, we’ve been selling and enthusing about great meat and good food for years – in fact it’s a family tradition. Our grandfather started Scott Brothers butchers over 80 years ago, and we’re now the third generation to be food obsessed. We sell meat that’s a cut above at a price that’s always fair, with honest everyday prices and truly tasty offers
Visit Scott Brothers websiteWe are an events company with imagination and innovation at our core, connecting ideas and creating unforgettable experiences. We push boundaries to banish the bland, draw a crowd, and transcend expectations.
Whether it’s killer content, spectacular sound & lighting, theming & furniture or cutting-edge technology, we’ve got the vision to excite and the experience to deliver. No project is too ambitious—if you can think it, we can make it happen.
Visit Cameron websiteJudges
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David Lord
Editor Evening Telegraph
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Ross Logan
Deputy Editor Evening Telegraph
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Dorothy Mchugh
Secretary, Dundee Pensioners Forum
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Lynne Short
Councillor Dundee City Council