Stockport's 'outstanding' volunteers recognised at awards ceremony
Stockport's remarkable volunteering community was celebrated at a special awards ceremony on Tuesday (20 May).
The Stockport Rocks Volunteer Awards gave out accolades in 11 different categories to a huge range of 'outstanding' organisations and individuals across the borough.
The awards were held at Edgeley Park, and were organised by Stockport Volunteer Hub and Sector 3 (an organisational group for Stockport's charities).
In all, there were 200 nominations across 83 different organisations, a small sample of the 57,000 strong volunteering community in Stockport.
But there could only be one winner in each category - they were as follows:
- Volunteer of the Year – Bernard Kivel, Heaton Norris Community Centre
- Corporate Volunteer – CDL for their work with Seashell Trust
- Environmental Champion – Kell Degnen, Marbury Road Edible Garden
- Fundraiser of the Year – David & Anita Hird, Chelwood Foodbankplus
- Good Neighbour – Jeffrey Boardman
- Health & Wellbeing Award – Gillian Oatley, Lips Inked Arts
- Long Service Award – Stephen Davies, Headway Stockport
- One Stockport Award – Bernard Kivel, Heaton Norris Community Centre
- Stockport Moves Award – Annie-Marie Booth, Stockport County Community Trust
- Unsung Hero Award – Lizzy Akindele, Stockport Race Equality Partnership
- Voluntary Organisation of the Year Award – Stockport Pride
- Young Volunteer of the Year – Josie Annis, National Association for People Abused in Childhood
You can view the full the full shortlist here.
Cllr Mark Roberts, leader of Stockport Council, said: "Stockport's volunteers make our borough a stronger and more supportive place to live and work.
"From organising community events and supporting families, to fundraising and working on environmental initiatives, their work is invaluable and I'm delighted Stockport Rocks helps us to celebrate it."
Jo McGrath, CEO of Sector 3, also said: "Stockport Rocks! is all about celebrating everyday kindness—the small acts that often go unnoticed but make a big difference. It shines a light on the strength within our communities and the essential role volunteers play in building and sustaining that strength.
"Volunteers are the backbone of so many vital services—quietly stepping in where support is needed most, right in the heart of our neighbourhoods. Without them, our communities would struggle.
"In challenging times, this spirit of community has never been more vital."
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