AFTER much anticipation, the results are in for the Dudley Borough Community Awards 2024.

The winners were revealed at a dazzling ceremony last night, on November 21, at the Copthorne Hotel, Brierley Hill.

Guests and finalists arrived suited and booted to come together to celebrate the best the region has to offer. 

Editor of the Stourbridge News and Halesowen and Dudley News, Alicia Kelly, said: "We hope these awards give you, the people of Dudley borough, a voice that is heard. 

"We truly appreciate the efforts of those who work tirelessly to help and serve others, and who ensure our communities thrive, remaining inclusive and positive places.

"These awards are a fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate those who individuals and organisations who make our region unique and special."

In partnership with Birmingham Newman University and Halesowen College, the awards seek to celebrate all the wonderful things that are happening across the Dudley Borough and to shine a light on the many, many success stories it is home to.

There were three finalists in each of the 13 categories last night, with the judges no doubt struggling to decide just one winner.

For full pictures of the night, don’t forget to pick up a copy of the Dudley News, Stourbridge News and Halesowen News next week.

The full list of the winners is as follows:

Young person of the year: Lenny Liddell

Beat Community Project or Group: WeLove Carers

Environmental Project of the Year: Gary Farmer

Diversity in the Community: Centre for Equality & Diversity

Sports Team, Club or Personality of the Year: Team Pumpkin Boxing

Volunteer or Fundraiser of the Year: Andrea Childs from Beth’s Sunflowers

Teacher of the Year: Mary Edmunds from Old Park School

Healthcare Professional of the Year: Brierley Hill Project

Care Hero Award: Joanne Bourne from Independence at Home

Best Customer Service: PW Optics

New Business of the Year: Truly Scrumptious

Independent Business of the Year: One 4 You Services

Business of the Year: Dudley Building Society