Finalists for the Observer’s 1066 Community Awards revealed

With less than a month to go until the big event, the entries in each award category have been whittled down to a select few finalists.

The winners of each award will be announced at the event, to be held at Bannatyne Spa Hotel on Thursday, June 6.

The shortlists are as follows:

• Local Hero Award: Gerald Carpenter, Sandie Madge, Beshlie Ann Carver-Carpenter, Frances Read.

• Carer of the Year Award: Emily Cooper, Elizabeth Huggett, Josie Winch, Mandy Ryan, Frances Phillips.

• Young Achiever Award: Charlie Willis, Charlotte Howard.

• Friend of the Environment: Stade Stoves, Abigail Wheeler, Andy Dinsdale at Strandliners.

• Volunteer of the Year Award: Margaret Broadstock, Kaye Murphy, Steve Johnson.

• Business in the Community: Power Events and Duke Box, GRH Training Consultancy, Netherfield Stores.

• Care for Animals Award: Barby Keel, RSPCA Mallydams, Seven Acre Horse Sanctuary.

• Public Service Award: Matthew Davey, Jess Steele, Roger Crouch.

• Best Community Organisation: Tornado Twirl-Stars Hastings, The 1066 Cycle Club, Bexhill 100 Motoring Club.

• Sporting Star Award: Joe Lee/John Gray of West Hill Boxing Club, Bexhill United Football Club.

• Best Fundraiser: Joanne Nesbit, Summer and Shaun Finlay, John Pulfer, Tim Reeves, Karen Swift.

• Health Worker Award: Wendy Thompsett, Dr Lorna Davey, Roger Nuttall.

• Charity of the Year: Little Gate Farm, Pit-Stop Youth Trust, Safehaven Women.