The Gavo Newport Volunteering awards took place on the 24th October to celebrate the volunteers who have been nominated by the Newport community in 12 different awards.
The nominations took place in the summer with over 100 people in Newport nominated, this number was reduced to two in each category selected by a panel that represented the diverse community we have here in the authority.
Watch the highlights from this year's awards ceremony and list of nominees.
Watch the awards back on our YouTube channel, follow the link to see the chapters from each video to head directly to the award you want to watch back.
Use the drop-down options below to find out about this years shortlisted nominees and who won in each category (highlighted in Gold)
Part 1
Health & Wellbeing Award (00:27)
This award celebrates those who help others to manage some of the challenges and personal struggles that life can present. With a caring and compassionate nature, these individuals or groups support people to improve their health and wellbeing needs.
Juls Benson- Reality Theatre
Jennifer Perry & Stephen Perry - Active Angels
Environmental Award (04:38)
Inspirational Young Person (ages 14-25) Award (09:57)
Family Champion Award (18:20)
Community Advocate Award (14:25)
High Sheriff of Gwent Award (22:42)
Part 2
Sport & Leisure Award (00:40)
This award celebrates those who give their time to supporting and developing local sport and recreational projects in their communities. This could be football or rugby clubs, bowls, or tennis, even yoga or hiking groups.
Martyn Ward- Newport Saints Football Club
Max Birchall- Aces Basketball Club
Food Sustainability Award (09:29)
Culture and Heritage Award (14:40)
Trustee and director category (23:00)
Inspirational Journey Volunteer of 2024 (28:29)
Lord Lieutenant of Gwent Award (34:43)
Photo Gallery below Courtesy of Lyndon Evans
Listen to the nominees on the Newport City Show Podcast from Newport City Radio
Over the past 7 weeks a number of the shortlisted nominees have headed into Newport City Radio to talk about the work their group does, the challenges they face and how it feels to be recognised at this years award ceremony.
We'd like to thank the whole team at Newport City Radio for all the great work they have done to provide the platform for groups to promote their work on the Podcast.
You can listen back to each of the episodes here
Here to help you and your group throughout the year
Contact a member of the local team for further support from everything from governance and funding to volunteers and facilities
Diolch yn fawr iawn to this year's event sponsors
