Bridgwater Mercury: Pride of Sedgemoor Awards 2019 with the Bridgwater Mercury



Sponsors of the Sporting Achievement Award
Bridgwater Mercury: Maxwells Chartered Accountants

At AmicusLaw we like to feel we are very much part of the community in which we are based, our clients are drawn from and our staff often live.
As solicitors we assist people from all backgrounds and from all walks of life, generally when their lives are at their most complicated or they are having to grapple with challenges they have never had to face before.
It never ceases to amaze us at Amicus just how robust the people who live in and around the Sedgemoor district are.
Therefore we are proud to support such community based awards as the Pride of Sedgemoor and are very pleased to be able to be part of the group of business and individuals recognising what an amazing bunch of people live their lives around us.
We chose to sponsor the Lifesaver award as we feel that selfless people who are either prepared to risk life and limb for the benefit of others, or go to such lengths to assist others that their lives have been significantly bettered, deserve to be celebrated and recognised for the true heroes they are.


Sponsors of the Care Award
Bridgwater Mercury: Bridgwater and Taunton College

Bridgwater & Taunton College is proud to sponsor the Pride of Sedgemoor Achiever Award, recognising the outstanding work and achievements of individuals across our community.
The belief that everyone has the ability to achieve sits at the heart of our college life. This belief shapes the teaching and learning we provide and is the guiding principle that drives our staff and students to be the best they can be, by challenging them to achieve more every day.
The Pride of Sedgemoor Achiever Award reaches into the heart of our local community and we are proud to sponsor an award the celebrates achievements across a whole spectrum of different areas. From community projects and fundraising to sporting prowess and academic achievement, we are inspired by these stories of individuals and teams exceeding their goals and making an impact.
This award gives people in our community an opportunity to receive the recognition they deserve and we are delighted to support and celebrate these achievements. We hope it will encourage and inspire others across our community to achieve things they didn’t realise they could: to try something new or challenging, to get involved in and to work towards something that will make a difference to themselves or those around them.


Sponsors of the Charity Hero Award
Bridgwater Mercury: HRGO (Somerset) Ltd

HRGO (Somerset) Ltd is delighted to support the Pride of Sedgemoor Awards 2018 by sponsoring the Pride 999 Hero category.
Our “blue light” services – police, fire and rescue, ambulance and coastguard – do a remarkable job and it’s a privilege to honour their amazing life-saving work.
HRGO (Somerset) Ltd - a joint venture with HRGO Plc – plays its full part in the group’s nationwide Acts of Kindness campaign by fundraising and volunteering for good causes.
Sharon Aldridge, managing director, based in Angel Crescent, Bridgwater, is committed to helping her community, not only with staffing needs but she often takes part in charitable events, from 100-mile bike rides to muddy assault courses.
We are a recruitment business serving clients and candidates seeking temporary and permanent roles, from industrial temps to executive and technical permanent placements.
Sharon offers extensive specialist knowledge of recruitment after working locally in the sector for more than 20 years and her eight-strong team enjoy more than 100 years of experience across a wide range of sectors and would be happy to support you with your recruitment needs.


Sponsors of the Community Hero Award
Bridgwater Mercury: S Notaro Windows Ltd

S Notaro Limited is very proud to be sponsoring the Bridgwater Mercury Pride of Sedgemoor Courage Award 2018.
This award could relate to someone having the courage to save a life where someone was in danger, to stay with someone while waiting for an ambulance to arrive, to rescue an animal that was stuck or just to have the courage to stand up and speak out for another person.
Being a local family firm we were really pleased to be asked to take part in this event and we are looking forward to meeting the nominee and presenting the award on the evening.


Sponsors of the Environmental Award
Bridgwater Mercury: Higos Insurance Services

Higos Insurance Services prides itself on being a local community broker and is delighted to be part of the Pride of Sedgemoor Awards 2018.
Higos has branches across the South and South West, including Bridgwater, and puts great emphasis on helping and supporting local charities. Higos has a dedicated Charity Committee enabling them to support as many local causes as possible and were keen to sponsor the Charity Champion award as this is a category close to their hearts.
Emily Wright, chairperson for Higos’ Charity Committee, said “The Higos community fund was started so we could help and support local charities and our local community. Often a lot of the causes we help don’t get any government funding or grants, so without help some of them may not be able to keep going.
“We would urge any local businesses and the general public to keep up with their generosity so the vital services our local charities provide can keep servicing our local communities.”
Higos are proud to sponsor the Charity Champion award and look forward to presenting to the worthy winner.


Sponsors of the Volunteer Award
Bridgwater Mercury: Angel Place Shopping Centre

Angel Place Shopping Centre manager, Roger Smith, said: “Here at Angel Place, we’re delighted to have the opportunity to be a sponsor of the prestigious Pride of Sedgemoor Awards.
“This is the first time we’ve sponsored anything like this, so we’re excited to help support and celebrate people as well as organisations that have done incredible things across Sedgemoor.
“There are so many amazing people in the Sedgemoor district, which is one of the many reasons why we chose to sponsor the Hero Award category, so we’re encouraging the community to nominate someone who has made a significant contribution to the area through dedicated service, charity work or even a heroic act.
“We can’t wait to hear all the nominations for the Hero Award and we look forward to applauding the winner in April.”


Sponsors of the Young Person of the Year Award
Bridgwater Mercury: Brunelcare

Brunelcare is renowned as a charity that provides high quality housing, care and support for older people in the South West. For over 75 years we have been at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible, creating great communities to live, work and enjoy being in.
Our services meet the needs of people, providing value for money, without compromising on quality: our award winning housing allows people to live independently in friendly and supportive communities; from getting ready for the day, to help with the shopping, we provide a variety of services that help people to stay living in their own homes; our purpose built care homes provide an attractive and comfortable environment for specialist nursing and dementia care.
Michelle Mansfield, Director of Community Services for Brunelcare says: “As an employer of over 1,000 carers, Brunelcare understands the significant role a Carer plays in helping someone make the most of their life. We are proud to be sponsoring the Carer award at the Pride of Sedgemoor Awards this year, to recognise and thank carers – paid or unpaid - for their hard work and dedication. It is important to celebrate this vital role within health and social care.”


Sponsors of the Business of the Year Award
Bridgwater Mercury: Maxwells Chartered Accountants

Maxwells Chartered Accountants is delighted to support and sponsor the Pride of Sedgemoor - Sporting Achievement Award for 2018.
The firm which provides all-round services in the fields of all aspects of accounting; taxation and planning; business advisory; Probate; and insolvency has - with its predecessors - been based in King Square, Bridgwater for over 90 years.
The firm has been a considerable supporter of local sporting, cultural and other recreational organisations for many years, amplifying the motto of “Working Hard to Play Hard”.
There is considerable Pride to be obtained from promoting the town in which you live and work in many directions.
While it is important that business naturally prospers, the subtle combination with sporting involvement always makes for a better life and pursuit.
Maxwells is always prepared to promote and support the prowess of young promising sportspeople and the clubs for whom they play over a wide range of games. The essence of dedication, loyalty, durability and enjoyment which abounds from combining a pursuit of business and everyday life with an enjoyable, relaxing sporting life is key.
Sedgemoor is the home of many prominent sporting, cultural and other recreational clubs in which individuals are striving to achieve their best possible levels. The continual aim of improving standards, facilities for and promotion of these activities is very important and Maxwells is pleased to assist that endeavour.


Sponsors of the Carnival Hero Award
Bridgwater Mercury: Bridgwater Town Team

Bridgwater Town Team is a group of local stakeholders including Bridgwater Town Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Angel Place Shopping Centre and a number of other local businesses and business organisations, brought together to promote business with Bridgwater Town Centre and the wider community.
We work to promote business excellence, training and events within the Town Centre including the annual Snowflakes Christmas Lights Switch on and the Quayside Festival in the summer.
Successful companies in this category will be using their core business strengths within their local community to address some of the most pressing social challenges. The business will take a positive role in key issues ranging from work in the community, youth unemployment and skills shortages.
We are proud to sponsor this award as it gives our many fantastic local businesses the opportunity to showcase the positive impact made for everyone living within our community.


Sponsors of the Education Award
Bridgwater Mercury: McDonald's Somerset

Tim Lamb, MD of McDonald's Somerset, said: "We at McDonald's Somerset are extremely proud to support the Pride of Sedgemoor awards, in particular the terrific work that local voluntary organisations, and local volunteers do across the district.
"Our volunteers make an incredible impact across our communities, enable positive social change and perhaps most importantly, make a real difference to the lives of the individuals that they support.
"Having been a trustee of a voluntary organisation for a number years now, and seeing first-hand some of the fantastic work that are volunteers do, makes this an extra special privilege to be able help celebrate this award."


Sponsors of the Charity of the Year Award
Bridgwater Mercury: McDonald's Somerset

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Sponsors of the Outstanding Award
Bridgwater Mercury: McDonald's Somerset

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