{"id":3479,"date":"2024-12-09T13:38:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T13:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pavs.org.uk\/?p=3479"},"modified":"2024-12-09T14:29:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T14:29:04","slug":"pembrokeshire-volunteering-awards-2024-celebrating-volunteering-action-across-our-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pavs.org.uk\/cy\/pembrokeshire-volunteering-awards-2024-celebrating-volunteering-action-across-our-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Pembrokeshire Volunteering Awards 2024 Celebrating Volunteering Action across our County"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pembrokeshire volunteers were celebrated at a gala dinner and awards ceremony held on 28th<\/sup> November at The Queen\u2019s Hall Narberth. The event was organised by PAVS and kindly supported by South Hook LNG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The venue was beautifully laid out and decorated by a team from the Queen\u2019s Hall supported by PAVS staff. Approximately 80 volunteers and their guests were treated to a delicious meal cooked by Block and Barrel, then entertained by the excellent, Preseli Voices Community choir\/ Lleisiau Preseli C\u00f4r Cymunedol, who gave a wonderful performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were seven categories of awards, and the standard of nominations was very high again this year \u2013 making it very hard for the judges. Jessica Bickerton, Chief Officer of PAVS, spoke about each of the finalists and the extraordinary contribution their volunteering makes to local communities.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mariam Dalziel, South Hook LNG\u2019s PR Manager, commented \u201cCongratulations to all nominees. To be a part of these Awards is to be a part of something incredibly special, celebrating the tremendous effort of volunteers across our County. At South Hook, we are proud to be continuing our support for these Awards, working with PAVS in highlighting the positive impact volunteering brings to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each award was presented by a special guest presenter and following the presentation of each award, the winners were interviewed by Toby Ellis of Pure West Radio and told him their volunteering stories.  These uplifting, touching stories can be listened to on their \u2018catch up\u2019 page on the website. Anyone who wants to watch the Awards can do so here https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/PVawards24<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The finalists were as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young volunteer (under 25)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Zoe Jones – POINT Youth Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highly Commended \u2013 Charlie Evans \u2013 Milford Youth Matters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by: Anna Mullarkey Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Port of Milford Haven<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mike Beckett Award (youth group aged under 25)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners – POINT Youth Forum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highly Commended \u2013 Youth Ambassador Team – Sandy Bear Bereavement Charity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by: Gwen Beckett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trustee\/ Board Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners – Andrea Farmer and Isobel Hall – Sandy Bear Bereavement Charity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highly Commended \u2013 Julie Fulton – Pembrokeshire People First<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by: Claire Incledon, Chair of Trustee at PAVS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Long Service Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Paul Guisbourne-Hilton – Various charities <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highly Commended: Julie Fulton – Pembrokeshire People First <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commended: Kathleen Llewellyn – Paul Sartori Foundation  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by: Cllr Marc Tierney<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Individual Over 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Sue Canham – Royal Voluntary Service <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highly Commended: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nadine Farmer – Sandy Bear Bereavement Charity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neil Houghton – Redberth Croft CIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cerian Goodbourn – Sea Trust Wales<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valerie Harrold –  Paul Sartori Foundation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by: Neil Wooding (Chair of Hywel Dda University Health Board and WCVA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mary Sigley Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: David Bundock – Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highly Commended:  Paul Guisbourne-Hilton – Various charities <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by: Tom Dyer Pure West Radio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Group Over 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: \u2018Found it @ Frame\u2019 Volunteers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highly Commended: Esteam Volunteers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commended: West Wales Walking for Wellbeing <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by: Mariam Dalziel South Hook LNG <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about volunteering in Pembrokeshire contact volunteering@pavs.org.uk<\/a> or phone PAVS on 01437 769722 https:\/\/www.pavs.org.uk\/help-for-people\/volunteering\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo caption: Winners and finalists with Guest Presenters, PAVS and South Hook LNG staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Volunteering for Pembrokeshire and this event please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Louise Wilkinson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36-38 High Street, Haverfordwest, SA61 2DA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

01437 769422 \/ 07790 809768<\/p>\n\n\n\n

volunteering@pavs.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gwirfoddoli<\/a><\/blockquote>