Outstanding support recognised at hospice business awards event
More than 100 people attended the 2019 Chestnut Tree House Business Awards ceremony at South Lodge Hotel on Thursday.
Held biennially, the awards were created to recognise outstanding businesses and individual employees and thank them for supporting the children’s hospice, near Arundel.
Sarah Colbourne, head of fundraising, said: “Last year, we celebrated Chestnut Tree House’s 15th birthday – 15 years of caring for young people with life-shortening conditions in Sussex and south east Hampshire. Without the ongoing support and generosity of our local community, it would not be possible for us to continue providing the care that is vital to so many children and their families. Businesses large and small are a huge part of that and we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of our supporters for everything. ”
Winners and grand finalists were chosen based on a variety of criteria. There were more than 80 nominations, which were narrowed down by a panel of judges. In addition to the eight awards, a special Corporate Legacy Award was was introduced to recognise the commitment shown by construction company Willmott Dixon. Other winners were: Jamie Alderton (Outstanding Individual Fundraiser), AJW Aviation (Fundraising Team of the Year), Dometic (Most Innovative Fundraising Idea), Adam Kerry and friends (Outstanding Voluntary Project), The Green Tree Gallery (Outstanding Small Business), Knockhatch Adventure Park (Outstanding SME Supporter), Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (Outstanding Corporate Supporter), and Teddy Bear Run (Outstanding Long Term Supporter).