Volunteers and ‘community heroes’ in South Buckinghamshire were rewarded at a special prize giving event hosted by councillors, last week.

The annual South Bucks District Council Chairman’s Community and Volunteering Awards were held on Thursday evening with 10 people from across the district rewarded for their previously unsung efforts.

One of the winners on the evening was nine-year-old Annabel Andrews, who received recognition as the young carer of the year.

Annabel, from Beaconsfield, helps look after her younger brother who was born with a rare and debilitating condition.

Audrey Dunn, also from Beaconsfield, was another winner as she scooped the Dedication Award for her time and energies to the Girl Guide movement.

The Chairman’s Special Award was given to Farnham Common parish councillor of 24 years, Peter Cathcart.

Other awards were given for the best Voluntary Group (Hughenden Valley Arts), Young Volunteer, Young Sports Star, Community Champion and ‘Good Friend’.

Full list of winners:

  • Young Carer – Annabel Andrews – aged 9 from Beaconsfield
  • Young Sports Star – Jessica Phillips – aged 11 from Ruislip but volunteers in Fulmer
  • Young Volunteer – Claudia Hill – aged 18 from Iver
  • Chairman’ Special Award – Annabel Andrews – as above
  • Dedication – Audrey Dunn - Beaconsfield
  • Runner up – Chris Newton – Slough
  • Good Friend – Tom and Margaret Rylance - Burnham
  • Community Champion – Andrew Strathdee - Burnham
  • Voluntary Group – Hughenden Valley Arts Group
  • Runner Up - Stoke Poges, Wexham & Fulmer Horticultural Society
  • Chairman’s Special Award – Peter Cathcart – Farnham Common