BBC Radio Stoke awards to honour local heroes
BBCLocal heroes from Staffordshire and Cheshire are set to be celebrated at a special awards evening later this week.
A total of 32 finalists across eight categories have been shortlisted in BBC Radio Stoke's Make a Difference Awards 2025, with winners set to be announced during a ceremony at the Bet365 Stadium on Thursday evening.
The panel of judges for this year's awards include Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page and former Blue Peter presenter Anthea Turner, as well as a host of actors and TV stars.
This is the full list of the nominees:
Volunteer award
- Michelle Craggs
- Nathan Rimmer and Becky Freeman
- Hixon Millenium Green Trust
- Ann Moorhouse
Judged by potter and ceramic designer Keith Brymer Jones
Young hero award
- Jos Cooper
- Caleb Palak
- Jamie White
- Jacob Moody
Judged by Olympic long jumper Jazmin Sawyers
Great neighbour award
- Paul Boston
- Duncan Alderdice
- Liam Walker
- George Lowe
Judged by actor and tv presenter Nick Hancock
Active award
- Blaze Trails
- Barry Gilmore – Deaf Football
- Andrew Stone
- Gnosall Globetrotters Running Club
Judged by Olympic trampoline gymnast Bryony Page
Animal award
- Footprints Animal Sanctuary
- Faith Windsor and Ember
- Baddeley Green Hedgehog Rescue
- Audrey the Guide Dog
Judged by tv presenter Anthea Turner
Green award
- Busy Bugs Nursery
- Sharon Ridge
- One Project Macclesfield
- Trees for Congleton
Judged by explorer and author Levison Wood
Fundraiser award
- Stan and Elizabeth Winterton
- Glen Baddeley
- Kevin Griffiths
- Haughton Christmas Lights
Judged by playwright and actor Deborah McAndrew
Community group award
supported by Morning Live
- Step Up Stoke
- The West End Centre
- Zoe Robson
- Ruff & Ruby
Judged by singer Kimberley Walsh
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