COMMUNITY AWARDS: Why '˜inspiring' headteacher won judges support
One of the coveted trophies is the Special Recognition Award, which last year went to retiring headteacher of St Mary’s CofE Primary School, Pulborough, Alyson Heath.
She stepped down last summer after a career of dedicating her life to teaching children. Her final time in teaching was 13 years leading the team as as headteacher of St Mary’s.
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Hide AdAs Alyson’s name was announced as the winner at the glitzy awards ceremony at The Capitol theatre in Horsham, the audience heard why she was nominated.
Bridget Cordy, who put her forward for the award, wrote in her nomiation: “You never walk away from Alyson without feeling inspired and supported.
“She is passionate about inclusivity and is a trustee to more than five charities including Ingfield Manor and set up Just Enough UK which is now the biggest anti-slavery children’s charity in the UK.”
Alyson also has a keen interest in supporting vulnerable children and adults and has spent countless hours encouraging and never giving up on any individual child.
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Hide AdThere are 16 categories in which to nominate those people you feel need public
They include Best Neighbour, Volunteer of the Year, Charity of the Year and Health Worker Award.
To put them forward for the judges to consider fill out the online nomination form at goo.gl/forms/LQJt70qnm0