Throughout the last few years many people have supported each other through tough times and despite the odds they stepped up to help. Now is the time to recognise these hidden gems in our community.

Local heroes have been nominated by grateful members of our community and finalists, their families and Rossendale Supporters will be invited to attend an awards ceremony to share their good works.

Categories are:
Man of the Year 
Woman of the Year 
Young Person of the Year 
Community Group of the Year 
Supportive Business of the Year 
Supportive School of the Year 
Hospice Star of the Year 
and our main award -  Pride of the Valley

Award Ceremony Details:
Friday 20th June 2025

Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start

Ticket price to be confirmed however, it will include a welcome drink, 2 course meal and entertainment. 
Awards are presented throughout the evening with an interval for entertainment and food. 
 

Pride of Rossendale 2025 presents this years nominees...

Women of the Year Award: 

Ellie Wright 
Fiona Barker 
Dorrie Partington
Michelle Scott
Wendy Howarth 
Audrey Meadowcroft 

Supportive Business of the Year Award: 

You Boutique 
Rossendale Radio 
Jenni's House 
The UK Advisor 

Young Person of the Year:

Pippa Meadowcroft 
Maisie Egan
Summer Belsten
Josh, Max and Henry

Man of the Year Award:

Simon Creasey
Jan Czugalinski
Barry Hyde 
Michael Hepworth 
Jamie Soule

Pride of the Valley Award: 

Peter Sweetmore 
Kath Proctor 
Francesca Dean
Dorrie and Trevor 

Supportive School of the Year Award: 

Tor View Specialist Learning Community 
Cribden House School
Alder Grange School 
Broadway Primary School 
St Saviours C.E Primary School
Newchurch St Nicholas C.E Primary School 

Hospice Star of the Year Award: 

Peter Hargreaves 
Mary and Wendy
Donna Cryer 
Grace Cole 
Paula Vick 

Community Group of the Year Award: TBC