Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the local community in Sefton?
The Pride Of Sefton Main Award, sponsored by Mikhail Hotel And Leisure Group, is looking to celebrate someone truly inspirational – and we need YOUR help to let us who it should be.
Whoever wins will be honoured at the prestigious 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards ceremony at the Grand on Lord Street in Southport on Friday, 26th April 2024.
Please submit your entry here:prideofseftonawards.co.uk or email your nominations to: standupforsouthport@gmail.com
The awards are organised by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group and Stand Up For Southport in association with In Demand Radio.
Last year’s Main Award winner was the incredible Kath Wilson.
There was a standing ovation and a huge round of applause when Kath’s name was read out as she was called to the stage to collect her award by hosts Claire Simmo and Fraser Dainton.
Kath has spent the past 35 years campaigning to launch and operate the Southport Lifeboat charity, after the tragic death of her beloved son, Geoff Clements, off the Sefton coast in 1987.
The inspirational fundraiser has helped to generate over £1.4 million in public donations to open a brand new Southport Lifeboat Station.
Scores of people owe their lives to Kath’s work, and to the Southport Lifeboat crew members and volunteers, thanks to the number of people rescued off the Sefton coast.
Southport Lifeboat founder Kath Wilson celebrates winning the main Pride Of Sefton Award. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Mikhail Hotel And Leisure Group Chairman Andrew Mikhail said:
“It was a sensational moment when Kath’s name was announced and she walked up on stage to collect her award to huge cheers and a well deserved standing ovation.
“Everyone in Sefton knows just what Kath has achieved; how many lives she has saved through her campaigning; and also the tireless work she puts in, day after day, year after year, to ensure that no other family has to go through the grief that she did when she so tragically lost her son.
“We are so lucky to have Kath. So many families have her to thank for the rescue of their loved ones.
“We were delighted to have been able to thank Kath for what she does and to give her the thanks and applause that she so thoroughly deserves.
Southport Lifeboat founder Kath Wilson wins the 2023 Main Grand Pride Of Sefton Award. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
“Now we need your help. Who else in Sefton goes that extra mile to make such a huge difference to our local community?
“Please let us know, so we can honour them at this year’s Pride Of Sefton Awards.”
The 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards will see a total of 13 accolades presented in a variety of categories
The Grand, a stunning art deco building on Lord Street in Southport, was opened in 2022 by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure following a £4 million transformation.
The Grand Brasserie and Chloe’s Bar are on the ground floor with the 250-seater Princess Grace function room and wedding suite on the first floor.
Harry’s Bar and Sky Bar on the top floor are due to open later this year in the next phase of the impressive transformation.
Southport Lifeboat founder Kath Wilson (third right) wins the 2023 Main Grand Pride Of Sefton Award. She is pictured with Mikhail hotel and Leisure Group Chairman Andrew Mikhail (second left) and hosts Claire Simmo (left) and Fraser Dainton (right). Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
People and groups who go above and beyond to make Sefton a special place for all will be presented with their trophies and given thanks in the Princess Grace Suite at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport town centre on Friday, 26th April 2024.
The unmissable night in the Merseyside events calendar will be presented by radio and TV personalities Claire Simmo and Fraser Dainton.
All those on the shortlist will be invited to a special celebratory meal in beautiful surroundings while the awards are presented, with a superb night of entertainment planned.
Nominations are being invited across 13 categories ahead of the closing date on 22nd March 2024.
Your suggestions are sought across Southport, Formby, Crosby, Bootle, Maghull and elsewhere in the borough of Sefton.
For more details please visit: www.prideofseftonawards.co.uk
Please Like the Pride Of Sefton Awards page on Facebook the Pride Of Sefton Awards on Instagram and Pride Of Sefton 23 on Twitter.
Do you have a story for Stand Up For Southport? Do you need advertising, PR or media support? Please message Andrew Brown via Facebook here or email me at: mediaandrewbrownn@gmail.com
