Nominations were received for the following people for the following reasons.
- Michael Messenger for his work in the volunteer sector and emergency services
- Jim O’Rourke for services to The Settlement
The nominees for the group award were as follows:
- Diane & Mike Robertson for their dedication to 2nd Maryport Scouts
- Karen Markham & Jen Graham for organisation of Flimby Carnival & Scarecrow festival
- Sandra McKeown & her daughter for the running of Flimby Girls 1st Brigade
- Maryport Rescue in recognition of its services to the community in emergency situations
The winners were presented with a commemorative plaque on 11 May. The winners were:
Individual Award
Jim O’Rourke was presented with the individual award. Jim has acted for many years as the Chairman of the Castle Hill Trust which runs The Settlement. It was considered that without his dedication to the trust, it would have been taken out of the public arena.
Group Award
Mike & Diane Robertson, volunteers for the scout group, were presented with the group award. Mike & Diane have worked tirelessly for over 40 years & recently have completed the full refurbishment of the Maryport Scouts Headquarters, making the facility available for use by the wider community.