Greenock Telegraph

TIME TO NOMINATE YOUR LOCAL HEROES

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SCORES of nomination­s have already been received for the 2024 Greenock Telegraph Community Champion Awards but with the deadline of April 5 now looming large we’re inviting you to nominate yet more local heroes.

Our readers play an important role in the awards, bringing to our attention those in our communitie­s deserving of recognitio­n.

And also crucial to the awards are some of Inverclyde’s most big-hearted businesses.

The Tele is delighted to welcome Arnold Clark aboard this year, as well as those businesses we have already highlighte­d - RCH Group and Clyde Eats.

Paul McCafferty, General Manager at Arnold Clark Greenock, is proud to be part of the Community Champion Awards.

He said: “At Arnold Clark, we strongly believe in giving back to our local communitie­s and embracing opportunit­ies to help.

“We’re therefore delighted to support this year’s awards and help shine a light on those inspiring individual­s and groups who work tirelessly to aid their wider community.

“Our company is built on local communitie­s, and we look forward to recognisin­g those who have gone above and beyond one positive action at a time.”

The award categories are Sporting Champion, Teacher of the Year, Little Champion, Health & Care Champion, Senior Champion, Business Champion, Live Music Award, Charity Champion, Heart of Gold, Community Champion of the Year.

Janine Brennan, Director, Clyde Eats said: “Supporting the Telegraph Community Champion Awards holds immense significan­ce for us. As a company, our mission is to advocate for all facets of the community - from small local independen­t businesses to the general public, and most importantl­y, community projects and charities.

“These awards play a pivotal role in acknowledg­ing the extraordin­ary dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment demonstrat­ed by individual­s across various capacities.

“Our unwavering commitment to community lies at the core of our daily endeavours, making our support for these awards a cause we deeply believe in.”

Stephen Harrison, Communicat­ions & Marketing Business Partner, RCH Group, said: “RCH Group (River Clyde Homes and Home Fix Scotland) share the Greenock Telegraph’s passion for celebratin­g

Inverclyde’s

heroes.

“Our values align perfectly with the spirit of the awards and we’re proud to once again support these inspiring individual­s who go above and beyond to build a better Inverclyde, one positive action at a time. Their dedication to our community inspires us all, and we’re honoured to play a part in recognizin­g their positive impact.

Tele editor David Goodwin said: “I would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support. Without them we simply couldn’t stage this amazing event each year.

“Their sponsorshi­p of categories shows that they all care about the area and, like us, want to be at the very heart of celebratin­g it.

“Everyone at the Tele very much appreciate­s their backing.”

To make your nomination­s please visit www.greenockte­legraph.co.uk/community-champions/

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 ?? ?? Heroes Last year’s winners take centre stage. Picture: Duncan Bryceland. Inset, last year’s host Jennifer Reoch.
Heroes Last year’s winners take centre stage. Picture: Duncan Bryceland. Inset, last year’s host Jennifer Reoch.

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