Youth Awards

Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2012 launched

Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2012 launched

Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2011: Nominations open

Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2011: Nominations open

Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2011: Nominations open

Jess Rudkin, editor of BBC Somerset, with Ryan Seymour

Jess Rudkin, editor of BBC Somerset, with Ryan Seymour

Ryan rises to the challenges

Oliver Crouch with Don Heys, president of Taunton Rotary Club

Oliver Crouch with Don Heys, president of Taunton Rotary Club

Oliver overcomes 'so much'

Ken Bird, Editor-in-Chief of the Somerset County Gazette, with Andrew Middleton

Ken Bird, Editor-in-Chief of the Somerset County Gazette, with Andrew Middleton

Peer mentor Andrew Middleton

Hannah Hudson, right, with Karen Covey, Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Winner

Hannah Hudson, right, with Karen Covey, Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Winner

Horse-lover Hannah is Highly Commended

Jess Rudkin, editor of BBC Somerset, with Kate Garner

Jess Rudkin, editor of BBC Somerset, with Kate Garner

Standing ovulation for Kate Garner

Ken Bird, Editor-in-Chief of the Somerset County Gazette, with John Murphy

Ken Bird, Editor-in-Chief of the Somerset County Gazette, with John Murphy

John Murphy is a true volunteer

Ken Bird, Editor-in-Chief of the Somerset County Gazette, with Lizi Priest

Ken Bird, Editor-in-Chief of the Somerset County Gazette, with Lizi Priest

Award for caring Lizi Priest

Olivia collects her award from Don Heys, president of Taunton Rotary Club

Olivia collects her award from Don Heys, president of Taunton Rotary Club

Award for high-flying Olivia Owen

Pictured is Luke Harris receiving his certificate from Supt Trevor Margenout

Pictured is Luke Harris receiving his certificate from Supt Trevor Margenout

Luke overcomes adversity

Abigail Carpenter and John Edney, chairman of Somerset County Council

Abigail Carpenter and John Edney, chairman of Somerset County Council

Award for Abigail, who 'has had to grow up fast'

George Ward is pictured collecting his award from Karen Covey

George Ward is pictured collecting his award from Karen Covey

George Ward overcomes the odds

Jack Capel receives his Highly Commended certificate from Karen Covey, 19

Jack Capel receives his Highly Commended certificate from Karen Covey, 19

Mane man Jack Capel flys the flag for Somerset

Teacher 'never met anyone like Camellia'

Teacher 'never met anyone like Camellia'

Teacher 'never met anyone like Camellia'

Rowena is pictured receiving her certificate from Don Heys, president of the Rotary Club of Taunton

Rowena is pictured receiving her certificate from Don Heys, president of the Rotary Club of Taunton

Rowena beats illness challenges

Pictured with their award back at school are the year six children

Pictured with their award back at school are the year six children

Bullying uprooted at Milverton Primary School

She is pictured in uniform with her parents, Steve and Hazel Altria, right, and Taunton Deane Mayor and Mayoress Bob and Liz Bowrah

She is pictured in uniform with her parents, Steve and Hazel Altria, right, and Taunton Deane Mayor and Mayoress Bob and Liz Bowrah

Super Scout Jennifer Altria

Matt Davis with Ken Padgett

Matt Davis with Ken Padgett

Dedicated Matt Davis awarded Sandy Padgett Award

Toni is pictured receiving her award from Supt Trevor Margenout, of Avon and Somerset Police.

Toni is pictured receiving her award from Supt Trevor Margenout, of Avon and Somerset Police.

Advocate Toni sets the example

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Award for young carers Tiffani and Tommy-Lee

PICTURED is Bryn White with deputy head Mark Twyford and personalised learning tutor Cheryl Rose and mum Kate White. PHOTO: Geoff Hall

PICTURED is Bryn White with deputy head Mark Twyford and personalised learning tutor Cheryl Rose and mum Kate White. PHOTO: Geoff Hall

Sunny, remarkable Bryn White

Jake Mapstone is pictured left with Ch Supt Padgett’s family - husband Ken, centre back, and their children Eleanor, 11, and Alasdair, nine - and Jake’s father Tim Mapstone and his step-mother Liza Mapstone. Will Willcox was unable to attend the

Jake Mapstone is pictured left with Ch Supt Padgett’s family - husband Ken, centre back, and their children Eleanor, 11, and Alasdair, nine - and Jake’s father Tim Mapstone and his step-mother Liza Mapstone. Will Willcox was unable to attend the

Sandy Padgett Award for dedicated skaters

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Craig Collins' inspirational turn-around

Taunton MP Jeremy Browne with award winners at the ceremony

Taunton MP Jeremy Browne with award winners at the ceremony

Talent, courage and determination

Pride of Somerset Youth Awards - photos now on-line

Pride of Somerset Youth Awards - photos now on-line

Pride of Somerset Youth Awards - photos now on-line

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Pride of Somerset Youth Awards presentations

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Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2009 launched

Kirsty bowls them over

Lucy Shuker, Supt Damian Kearney and Jessica Marshall

Lucy Shuker, Supt Damian Kearney and Jessica Marshall

Jessica's courage in the face of adversity

Rupert Parsons is pictured receiving his award with, from left, Lucy Shuker, Ken Bird and Franchesca Parsons.

Rupert Parsons is pictured receiving his award with, from left, Lucy Shuker, Ken Bird and Franchesca Parsons.

Another accolade for inspirational Rupert

Steven is pictured at the ceremony with Ch Supt Sandy Padgett, of Avon and Somerset Police, and parents Mike and Debbie Perring

Steven is pictured at the ceremony with Ch Supt Sandy Padgett, of Avon and Somerset Police, and parents Mike and Debbie Perring

Steven is a past master

Mathew is pictured, front left, at the awards with Mason and parents with Cllr Alan Gloak

Mathew is pictured, front left, at the awards with Mason and parents with Cllr Alan Gloak

Making the world a better place

Pictured, from left, are Lucy Shuker, Jess Rudkin, Felicity Gover and Harriet Rose-Gale

Pictured, from left, are Lucy Shuker, Jess Rudkin, Felicity Gover and Harriet Rose-Gale

Improving life for others

Pictured are, from left, Sam Pope, Taunton MP Jeremy Browne, with proud father Harry and sister Jenny Pope

Pictured are, from left, Sam Pope, Taunton MP Jeremy Browne, with proud father Harry and sister Jenny Pope

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Surviving in horrendous conditions

Heather Strawbridge, chairman of Connexions Somerset, Dean Lacey and his college and college vice principal Graham Theedon

Heather Strawbridge, chairman of Connexions Somerset, Dean Lacey and his college and college vice principal Graham Theedon

Rescued from a burning house

Guy Potter is pictured receiving his award from Lucy Shuker and Damian Kearney, of Avon and Somerset Police.

Guy Potter is pictured receiving his award from Lucy Shuker and Damian Kearney, of Avon and Somerset Police.

A friendship from a chance encounter

Katy and Joshua Aldridge

Katy and Joshua Aldridge

A story of courage and love

Pictured, from left, are John Snell, who helped establish the youth awards last year with Tracy, Sophie and Anthony Evans.

Pictured, from left, are John Snell, who helped establish the youth awards last year with Tracy, Sophie and Anthony Evans.

A role model for young people

Rosalind Wright with Lucy Shuker and Supt Damian Kearney

Rosalind Wright with Lucy Shuker and Supt Damian Kearney

Caring fundraiser Rosalind

Steven Salter is pictured receiving his award from Lucy Shuker and Ken Bird. PHOTO: Geoff Hall

Steven Salter is pictured receiving his award from Lucy Shuker and Ken Bird. PHOTO: Geoff Hall

A source of pride to Buckland St Mary

Pictured are, from left, Alison and Saskya Liney, Simon Loader and Fran, Simon, Sue and Steph Hipgrave. PHOTO: Geoff Hall

Pictured are, from left, Alison and Saskya Liney, Simon Loader and Fran, Simon, Sue and Steph Hipgrave. PHOTO: Geoff Hall

Girls gave up their 17th birthday parties for charity

Contract at the County Ground

Pictured are Tony and Chloe Fussell. PHOTO: Geoff Hall

Pictured are Tony and Chloe Fussell. PHOTO: Geoff Hall

A rock to her family

Pictured, from left, are, Jo Chambers, Kirsty Hembery and PC Tracey Stiles PHOTO: Geoff Hall

Pictured, from left, are, Jo Chambers, Kirsty Hembery and PC Tracey Stiles PHOTO: Geoff Hall

'Maturity beyond her years'

Lucy Shuker, Peter Renshaw and Billy Marshall

Lucy Shuker, Peter Renshaw and Billy Marshall

Helping mum with epilepsy

Pictured with Ben at the ceremony are mum Tracy and granddad Robert Woolley

Pictured with Ben at the ceremony are mum Tracy and granddad Robert Woolley

Sights set on London 2012

Samantha is pictured with proud parents Nick and Alison Tolson. PHOTO: Geoff Hall

Samantha is pictured with proud parents Nick and Alison Tolson. PHOTO: Geoff Hall

'Better to do something rather than nothing'

Lucy Shuker, Ken Bird, Rupert Parsons, and mum Franchesca

Lucy Shuker, Ken Bird, Rupert Parsons, and mum Franchesca

Honours for the 'Pride of Somerset'

Alex Cook collecting his award at last year’s ceremony from Tony Murray, or Rotary International

Alex Cook collecting his award at last year’s ceremony from Tony Murray, or Rotary International

Nominate now!

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Nominations invited for Pride of Somerset

Sophie Burr with Tony Murray, president of the Rotary Club of Taunton

Sophie Burr with Tony Murray, president of the Rotary Club of Taunton

Sophie's inspirational perseverance

Daryl Girling with Orchard FM news editor Nicola Maxey

Daryl Girling with Orchard FM news editor Nicola Maxey

Overcoming autism to help others

Award: Luke Pegler is presented with his award by Orchard FM's News Editor Nicola Maxey.

Award: Luke Pegler is presented with his award by Orchard FM's News Editor Nicola Maxey.

Luke Pegler is presented with his award

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