The Vision Group for Sidmouth is delighted that the following representatives of our local community, business life and key institutions have taken on the challenge of judging the Sustainable Sidmouth Champions Awards 2023.
DENISE BICKLEY
Denise works as an administrative assistant at the Sidmouth Primary School – a recipient of the Champions Award 2021 for resilience: The Champions Awards 2021: Congratulations! – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards
She is a passionate advocate and activist, and is the founder and chair of the Sidmouth Plastic Warriors: Sidmouth Plastic Warriors – Doing everything in our power to get Sidmouth single-use-plastic-free – earning the Champions Award 2021 for sustainability
SYLVIA BROWNLEE
Sylvia is the former, long-standing secretary of the Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce: Sidmouth Chamber Of Commerce – Posts | Facebook
She is the author of ‘Sampson’s Sidmouth’ and founder of the Sampson Society: Home – The Sampson Society
Having enjoyed many years as a Brown Owl and Ranger Leader, Sylvia was elected Chairman of The Sidmouth Trefoil Guild (Guiding for Adults) in January 2023. SOUTH WEST ENGLAND | Trefoil Guild
ELEANOR CARR
Eleanor is the businesswoman behind East Devon’s street food markets: Unique Boutique Events – Welcome
She is particularly interested in social impact: Eleanor Carr – Director – Unique Boutique Events | LinkedIn
PROF BRIAN GOLDING OBE
Brian works at the Met Office, leading an international project to improve weather warnings: Prof Brian Golding – Met Office and Brian Golding – Scientist, Deputy Director and Research Fellow in Weather Impacts – Met Office | LinkedIn
He is also chair of the SVA’s History Group: History Group
Brian authored the original VGS Report in 2005: The original Vision Group report – Vision Group for Sidmouth
CHRIS LOCKYEAR
Chris has a background in the energy industry and is currently the chair of the programme cttee of the Science Festival: Team | Sidmouth Science Festival
He is chair of the Town Council: Cllr Chris Lockyear – Sidmouth Town Council and Chris Lockyear – Chair, Sidmouth Town Council – – | LinkedIn
Chris is also a governor of Sidmouth College: Board of Governors – SIDMOUTH COLLEGE
CHRIS WOODRUFF
Chris has been manager of the East Devon AONB since 2002: Meet the Team – East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
He has considerable experience in countryside management and rural development: Chris Woodruff – AONB Manager – East Devon District Council (East Devon AONB Partnership) | LinkedIn
Chris is currently chair of The Pebblebed Heath NNR Board and Trustee for Deepway Meadow Millennium Green in Sidbury: Pebblebed Heaths Natural Nature Reserve | Pebblebed Heaths
IAN GREGORY
Ian Gregory was appointed Chairman of VGS in July 2022: New direction and new chair at Vision Group for Sidmouth | Sidmouth Herald
Previously Ian was a Managing Director of a large global bank based in London and has over 40 years experience of the financial services sector: Ian Gregory – Chair Of The Board Of Trustees – Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum | LinkedIn
On 2020 Ian established the Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum Charitable Trust to house his collection of toys, models and memorabilia covering the 20th century: Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum