South Tyneside Council

Carer of the year

Jonathan Morrell presents the award to Elizabeth McCulla, right

Child of courage (under 16s)

Graham and Barbara Tait receive the award from presenter Philippa Tomson, right, on behalf of Mitchell Robinson

Community group of the year

Representatives of Hartleyburn CA are presented with their award by Mike Parr, left

Good friend/neighbour

Metro FM’s Anna Foster presents Sharon Dent, right, with her award

Role model of the year

Keith Wilson, Port of Tyne’s Managing Director presents Vimla Storey, right, with the award

Sporting excellence

Steven Gilmore, left, accepts his award from presenter Jeff Brown

Top achiever

John Grundy presents the award to Warren Cooke, right

Young performer(s) of the year (under 21s)

Joseph McElderry, right, receives his award from presenter David Ducasse

Judges’ special award

Keith Wilson receives the award on behalf of Port of Tyne from Councillor Alex Donaldson, Mayor of South Tyneside, right