Local people from Mendip have been recognised by the Chairman of
Somerset County Council for their work in the community.
The Chairman’s Awards for Service to the Community recognise
individuals, partners and groups who have made a significant contribution to
their local community.
Five nominees from Mendip received framed certificates in recognition
for their efforts. The overall district
prize went to Peter Harris, of Rode, for his commitment to the restoration of
the village’s Queen Victoria Jubilee Clock, a project which was completed in
July 2008.
He was presented with an engraved crystal clock at a ceremony in Glastonbury Town Hall by Councillor Alan Gloak,
Chairman of Somerset County Council.
The Leigh-on-Mendip Community Activity Project won the Group Award, and
an engraved rose bowl was accepted by Caroline and Graham Harris on behalf of
the project.
Local Youth Service officers across the County were asked to nominate
young people who had made a significant contribution to their community or
other young people, or who have successfully represented the young people of Somerset.
Each young person received a framed certificate and an engraved glass
trophy. Among those recognised were Sabrina Mickens, from Wookey, and Roxanne
Staunton, from Wells, who were both commended for their leadership skills and
continued support of the Wells Youth Centre.
Councillor Gloak said: “This is an ideal opportunity to thank those
people who give up their time and energy for the benefit of their communities.
It is right that we should highlight and celebrate their work so that it does
not go unnoticed.”
Councillor Justin Robinson, Somerset County Council’s Portfolio Holder
for Health and Well-Being, said: “Somerset
is a wonderful place to live and work, and is built on the strong communities
that exist everywhere across the County. It is encouraging to see so many local
people making a positive difference to community life in Somerset.”
