THIRTY-NINE finalists, from more than 140 nominations made across eight award categories, have been shortlisted and revealed for the Thurrock Civic Awards 2020.

Cllr Deb Huelin, Cabinet Member for Communities, said: "The Civic Awards are a wonderful way to recognise the borough's stars who go above and beyond to help our communities. The awards acknowledge those who have made a special contribution to our borough with categories including: creative, healthy living, environmental, sports and young achiever.

"With more than 140 nominations received recognising some truly inspiring work, there is much to celebrate across Thurrock. The judging panel commented that the standard of nominations this year has been extremely high and some categories were difficult to get down to a final shortlist. Thank you to all those who took the time and effort to nominate.

"Congratulations and good luck to all of this year's finalists, I look forward to celebrating with you at the awards ceremony."

The fully sponsored event, with main sponsors being the council's investment partner Rockfire Capital Ltd, will be held on Friday 28 February 2020 at The Civic Hall and will be hosted by Danny Crates, Orsett-born, former Paralympic European and World Champion.

The nominees are:

Mayor's award for Lifetime Achievement

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Jeanette Alexander

Julie Carter

Alan Gosling

Mike Ostler

John Rowles

Stronger Together Community award

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Aveley Village Community Foundation

Jamie Bagge

Chris Shields

Signpost Resource Centre

Steve Stuart

Creative Excellence award

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Daryl Branch – Creative Blast

Jody Byrne

Reg Goldsmith

Les Morgan

Dorion Khan – Quest Music Services

Sporting Achievement award

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Lilie Copperthwaite

India Harvey

Stuart James

Trevor Rawson

James Robertson

Environmental Champion award

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Steve Catchpole

David Green

Rob Groves

Paul Luke

Sara Santiano

Young Achiever award

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Lucy Boatman

Scott Copper

Alicia Jones

Francesca McEwen

Business in the Community award

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David Ridler and Andy Rimmell – 1 Big Storage Solutions

Sara Lovett and Jacki Milne – Cedar Hall Clinic

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Shumon Rahman – New Delhi Restaurant

Sherrilyn Speid

Healthy Living award

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Arthur Bugler Primary School

Wendy Barnard

Claire Dawson

Peter Eates and Elizabeth Cox

Samantha Williams