The award winners and finalists from The Comet Community Awards 2008
2008 Winners & Finalists
Young Achiever Award
Winner: Callum Abbott
Finalists: Robert Morely, Tim Steele
Carer of the Year Award
Winner: Tim Steele
Finalists: Janet Stacey, Phillip Humfrey
Service to the Community Award
Winner: Alex Lang
Finalists: Graeme Enderby, Graham Wheatly
Teacher of the Year Award
Winner: Rosemary Bailey
Finalist: Tracey Hemmings
Valiant Volunteer Award
Winner: Claire Gormill
Finalists: Alex Lang, Joan Kirby
Parent in a Million Award
Winner: Naomi McNeil
Finalists: Joanne Hardwick, Paula Young
Nurse/Care Worker of the Year Award
Winner: Dr Zain Haider
Finalist: Kara Smith
Role Model of the Year Award
Winner: Steve Gibbs
Finalists: Gobi Ranganathon, Rosemary Bailey
Great and Green Award
Winner: Robin Dartington
Finalists: David West, Diane Ketcher
Charity Champions Award
Winner: Norman Owens
Finalists: Derek Scott, Julie Goldthorpe
Good Neighbour Award
Winner: Richard Harman
Finalists: Liz and Bob Eversden, Mo Knowles
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner: Alex Lang
Finalists: Margaret Andre, Rosemary Bailey
Judges Special Award
Winner: David West
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