Finalists have been announced for this year’s Vectis Radio Isle of Wight Community Awards.
Now in their fourth year, the awards recognise individuals, projects and organisations making a positive impact across the Isle of Wight.
Sponsored by Caffe Isola, the ceremony will take place at the Newport venue on Friday, March 27, with tickets priced at £15.
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The finalists:
Village Hero Award
Lesley Wheeler, Vectis Wombles
Tim Gibbs, Yarmouth Pharmacy
Rodney “Worzel” Walmsley, Entertainer
Volunteer of the Year
Janet & John Strickland, Supporting Older People
John Steele, Stenbury Hall – Wroxall Community Association
Mark Wheeler, IW Cat Centre
Fundraising Award
Stephanie Jeffery, Sandown Family Events
Sally Faulkner, Community Spirited Cafe
Peter May, To Be In Her Shoes
Sports Coach/leader of the Year
Mark Powell, Brading Town FC
Kay Howard, Vocal Coach
Colin Jackson, Man vs Fat Football
Community Project of the Year
East Cowes Carnival. After a 30-year break, a dedicated group of volunteers revived the Carnival.
Mindset Bros. A community-led mental health project
Baby Box. Providing essential items to support families with children.
Island School/Club Achievement
Dance-Vibez , Sandown
Creationz Dance Academy, East Cowes
Young Person of the Year
Harry Day, Community Spirited Cafe
Darcy Weedall, Sandown Canoe Lake
Thomas Young, Vectis Corps of Drums
Good Neighbour of the Year
Kathy Barter
Cheryl Burtwell
Overall Community Champion
This category will be decided by public vote from the list below provided by the judges.
Mindset Bros. A community-led mental health project.
John Steele, A Volunteer from Wroxall Community Association
Double Portion Church. A Newport Church providing food, practical help, and spiritual care.
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The winner of this category will be decided by a public vote on the Vectis Radio website, with voting open until midnight on Friday, March 13.
Two special awards will also be announced on the night, one chosen by the judging panel and another by Vectis Radio.
Event organiser Maggie Currie said: "This year proved difficult once again for our panel of independent judges who had a tough job sorting through all the applications and our heartfelt thanks go out to them.
"I am excited to find out how the public voted for the Overall Community Hero, thank you to all those who have voted."
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