The journey from inspiration to ceremony was rich and rewarding.
What were the ideas behind the 2023 Awards?
There were several suggested approaches for nominations:
What is ‘make do and mend’ – and what can we do to help save some money?
What is ‘sustainability’ – and how can we help the environment?
What is Sustainable Sidmouth – and how can the Transition Town movement help?
What is the Circular Economy – and how can it help businesses become more sustainable?
How could nominations be made for the 2023 Awards?
Enter the Champions Awards 2023
Citizen’s Award 2023 – Citizen’s Award: activity & project ideas
Groups and organisations Award 2023 – Groups and Organisations Award: activity & project ideas
Schools and educational organisations Award 2023 – Schools and educational organisations Award: activity & project ideas
Businesses Award 2023 – Business Award: activity & project ideas
Champions Awards 2023: terms & conditions
Who were the judges for the 2023 Awards?
The Champions Awards 2023 had a prestigious line-up of local personages:
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Judges Denise Bickley, Sylvia Brownlee and Eleanor Carr
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Judges Prof Brian Golding, Cllr Chris Lockyear and Chris Woodruff
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