Ballet star Jennifer in step for top award
THE finalists for the prestigious What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2019 with Morton Michel have now been announced and Jennifer Berrett from Southport is amongst them.
The pioneering awards were launched in 2007 to celebrate the UK’s best children’s clubs and classes, along with leaders, volunteers and party providers for children as nominated and voted for by the experts - parents, carers and parents-to-be.
Now in its 13th year, this national awards programme welcomes the return of headline sponsor Morton Michel and supporters STA and ClassBiz alongside ceremony hosts, NatWest.
Parents and carers logged on to What’s On 4 Kids to cast a massive 80,000 nominations and votes to ensure that their ‘most-loved’ were in the running.
Jennifer Berrett of Babyballet Southport, Formby & Crosby is officially a finalist in the Most Loved Baby Activity category which means they are invited to the ceremony which will be held by NatWest in London on October 11.
There are 29 categories in total ranging from ‘Most-Loved New Activity’ and ‘Most-Loved Activity Leader’ across the regions to ‘Industry Champion of the Year’ which is judged by the Children’s Activities Association Board of Trustees.
Babyballet Southport, Formby & Crosby is part of Babyballet Ltd - a fun, award-winning pre-school dance concept for girls and boys from six months to six years - within a fun, safe and non competitive environment.
Local venues include, Victoria Methodist Church, Southport, Playtown, Soutport, St Stephens Social Club, Banks, Argyle Road Tennis Club, Southport,The Activity Centre, Formby, Waterloo Childrens Centre, Waterloo, St Nicholas Church, Crosby.
The classes started in February 2010 and have introduced thousands of little stars into the magical world of dance.
Jennifer said: “I am so excited to be a finalist in this national award. JENNIFER BERRETT
“It is lovely that my team and I have even been nominated and we thank those who voted for us.
“My team of fantastic teachers Rebekah Ryan, Danielle Clarke, Georgina Francis and Emma Pinnington - are delighted the little stars who come to classes love babyballet as much as we do!”
Sue Lee, managing director for Morton Michel ssaid: “Morton Michel is thrilled to sponsor the What’s On 4 Kids Awards for a second exciting year.
“We know just how dedicated, passionate and hardworking the people who make children’s activities possible are and we are honoured to support these awards that shine a light on the very best.
“We applaud all the finalists for making it to the final stages and we cannot wait to celebrate together at the ceremony.”
It is lovely that my team and I have even been nominated