Creative Stars – August Winners!
Congratulations to our latest round of Creative Stars winners!
Our awards for the people we support celebrate the people who shine brightly and do wonderful things for each other. We have four exciting category winners, who will receive a badge, £30 Love2Shop voucher and a certificate.
Congratulations to this month’s round of winners:
High Flyer Award – Tracey Gunn, Jarrow
Tracey has shown amazing determination as she works towards her goal of walking independently. With encouragement from those around her, Tracey has recently requested a physio referral to support her progress and continue building strength and confidence.
Alongside this, Tracey has also entered the upcoming Creative Support art competition. This was a big step for her and we were really impressed by the confidence she has shown as she starts to come out of her shell and share her creativity with others.
Well done, Tracey! You are making fantastic progress and inspiring others along the way!
Eco-friendly Award – Harry, Grimsby
We are really impressed by the incredible eco-warriors nominated this month! Harry was chosen as the winner for his commitment to collecting litter in his local area. His commitment to caring for the environment is truly inspiring, and it is wonderful to hear how proud his dad and support team are of him.
Thank you, Harry, for your fantastic contribution towards a cleaner and greener community!
Positivity Award – Shane Hersey, Blackpool
Shane’s story is an inspiring example of overcoming your fears. With encouragement from staff, Shane has been overcoming his fear of water by attending the local pool and building his confidence in the water in preparation for his first holiday.
On his first visit, Shane bravely sat at the side of the learner pool before stepping in up to his knees. By his second visit, he was already putting his face in the water. Now Shane is really enjoying the pool and continues to push himself out of his comfort zone every day.
This is a great reminder that: “If you can overcome your fears, you can overcome anything!”
Community Champion Award – Jonathan, Newbury
A well-respected figure in Newbury’s darts scene, Jonathan showed incredible courage during a local match in August. When a fellow attendee suffered a heart attack, Jonathan instinctively cushioned the fall and calmly supported him whilst CPR was carried out.
Thanks to the quick and caring response of Jonathan and others, the attendee was stabilised and taken to hospital where they are now thankfully in recovery.
Jonathan, you showed extraordinary bravery and compassion when it mattered most, making you a true hero in your community!
Special thank you to
Stockport Hub
for hosting our Creative Stars Panel
Creative Stars are judged by people we support, and you can take part by hosting a judging panel for one of the monthly rounds.
Holding a judging panel at your service is a great way to have your say and find out about all the amazing achievements of people we support across the country.
We will send you all the nominations, guidance and some special merchandise to say thank you.
If you’re interested in hosting a judging panel, get in touch by emailing creative.stars@creativesupport.co.uk or by giving us a ring on 0161 236 0829.
Nominate
Nominations can be submitted by staff, volunteers, people we support and family members.
Our next round will close on the 30th September so please submit before this date.
We can’t wait to read your nominations, and we wish everyone the best of luck!
You can find the nomination form on the staff area.