Residents and groups championing people with learning disabilities have been honoured with special awards.
Leicestershire County Council’s Learning Disabilities Partnership Board is made up and chaired by people with learning disabilities. It also includes their carers and those supporting them across the county.
Its goal is that people with a learning disability are seen, heard, included and valued in all aspects of life.
These awards mark the great work of both board members and people with a learning disability in their local communities.
Winners included a group from Melton Mowbray who took the Charity Champions gong after raising £12,000 for the Air Ambulance charity by crushing cans as part of a recycling project. The group has been supported by local organisation Support & Connections.
Dan Harrison, leader of Leicestershire County Council, said: “The sheer number of awards really does show how hard people in our communities work to support and champion people with learning disabilities.
“I want to congratulate everyone and thank them for everything they do as it makes a huge difference to so many people’s lives.”
Jenny was named this year’s Awesome Advocate after spending many years championing change in social care, health partners and communities by supporting the partnership board.
The ‘Going above and beyond to make a difference’ award saw multiple winners, highlighting the incredible contributions from both individuals and organisations, including board members Russell, Alix, David, Dawn, Helen and Magda.
They were all honoured for volunteering in their local communities and working tirelessly to improve the lives and opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
For more information about the visit the Learning Disabilities Partnership Board webpage or e-mail ldpbleicestershire@leics.gov.uk.