Today we launch our search to highlight the inspirational people who proudly promote diversity and inclusion for all across Sefton at the 2025 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards.
The Diversity and Inclusion Award, once again sponsored by Sefton Council, is looking for your nominations from Bootle, Southport, Crosby, Formby, Maghull, Aintree, and across the Borough.
Please submit via the website: prideofseftonawards.co.uk or email your nominations to: standupforsouthport@gmail.com
The winners and finalists will be honoured at the Grand on Lord Street in Southport on Friday, 25th April 2025.
Cllr Marion Atkinson, Leader of Sefton Council, said:
“Over the past 12 months we have seen the amazing work that happens when communities work together, and the Grand Pride of Sefton Awards are a great way to celebrate that work.
“Diversity and inclusion are key to everything Sefton Council stands for and everything it does.
“As sponsors of this award, we are looking forward to seeing nominations from across the Borough for those individuals and groups who have championed diversity and inclusion and shining a spotlight on the great work they do.
“Highlighting this work will inspire others and help make our communities even more united for the future.”
Last year’s Diversity and Inclusion Award winner was John Doran.
John Doran
John is a founder member of the Bootle Bucks Inclusion FC that started with a handful of disabled and SEN children to include them in football. It has grown to over 300 kids and adults of all ages and all disabilities
Jen Corcoran
Hundreds of people turned out to support the first ever Sefton Pride event as it took place in Southport in 2023, and again last year. The event was organised by Finalist Jen Corcoran and the new Sefton Pride CIC
Victoria Lawton
Our second Finalist, Victoria Lawton, was recognised as a Domestic Violence Caseworker with Sefton Women’s And Children’s Aid who ensures there are services for male victims. She also developed services for the LGBTQi community in Sefton following the recognition of an increase in referrals for young adults.
The Grand Pride of Sefton Awards, sponsored by The Grand Southport and organised by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group and Stand Up For Southport, is an unmissable fixture in the Liverpool City Region events calendar, in association with In Demand Radio.
The ceremony will be presented by In Demand Radio presenter Claire Simmo.
All those on the shortlist will be invited to a special celebratory meal in the beautiful surroundings of The Princess Grace Suite at The Grand in Southport while the awards are presented, with a stunning night of entertainment planned.
Nominations are still being invited across all 13 categories.
For more details please visit: www.prideofseftonawards.co.uk
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