Past Events

The Pride of Essex Awards 2023 were held at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, on 14 November 2023.

Simon Johns,of the Pride of Essex Ultimate Award 2023, pictured at New Lodge stadium in Billericay with FC Vilomah.

Stephen Hughes,of the Pride of Essex Community Champion Award 2023.

Jane Smith,of the Pride of Essex Unsung Hero Award 2023.

Jacob Tomkins,of the Pride of Essex Child of Courage Award 2023, pictured here on holiday in Wales.

Sophia Houlston,of the Pride of Essex Inspirational Youth Award 2023.

Members of the Music Man Project, of the Pride of Essex Team of Pride Award 2023, pictured here playing instruments during a musical performance.

Paul Howard,of the Pride of Essex Lifetime Community Achievement Award 2023, pictured here with his partner.

Brian Farrington,of the Pride of Essex Lifeimte Corporate Achievement Award 2023. Brian is known for resurrecting the 'Maldon Mud Race.'

Aiden Mitchell,of the Pride of Essex Tom Dean 'Ever-Smiling' Award 2023.

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The Pride of Essex Awards 2022 were held at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, on 22 November 2022.

Gill Punt,of the Pride of Essex Ultimate Award 2022, pictured here celebrating her completion of a marathon for Cancer Research UK.

Rebecca Diss,of the Pride of Essex Community Champion Award 2022, pictured here in the great outdoors.

Kearan and Donna Varley, of the Pride of Essex Unsung Hero Award 2022.

Olive MacMahon,of the Pride of Essex Child of Courage Award 2022.

Libby Cotts ,of the Pride of Essex Inspirational Youth Award 2022.

A therapist from Ability Therapies, of the Pride of Essex Team of Pride Award 2023.

Vincent Fitzmaurice,of the Pride of Essex Star Lifetime Award 2022.

A delegate from Sailability receiving the Pride of Essex Outstanding Communiyu Achievement Award in 2022.

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The Pride of Essex Awards 2021 were held online (due to the Covid-19 pandemic) on 26 November 2021.

Alex Gibson, pictured with the Pride of Essex Ultimate Award 2021, which he won.

Tess Griggs,of the Pride of Essex Community Champion Award 2021, pictured here with the trophy.

Lauren Dicker, of the Pride of Essex Unsung Hero Award 2021.

Austin and Freddie Winstanley, of the Pride of Essex Child of Courage Award 2021.

Edd Hollier,of the Pride of Essex Inspirational Youth Award 2021, pictured here with his pet dog.

Canvey Island First Responders, of the Pride of Essex Team of Pride Award 2021.

Piyush Acharya, owner of the Newsagent and Post Office in Bush Fair, Harlow, pictured here with his Pride of Essex Individual Lifetime Community Award in 2021.

Les Nicoll of Essex Fire and Rescue, pictured here with his Pride of Essex Individual Lifetime Corporate Award in 2021.

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The Pride of Essex Awards 2020 were held online (due to the Covid-19 pandemic) on 24 November 2020.

Meg Knight,of thePride of Essex Ultimate Award 2020

Karen Lane,of the Pride of Essex Community Champion Award 2020.

Liza Street,of the Pride of Essex Unsung Hero Award 2020.

Joshua Newman,of the Pride of Essex Child of Courage Award 2020.

Danny Mardell,of the Pride of Essex Inspirational Youth Award 2020.

A delegate from Essex Freemasons presenting a cheque to Essex Fire and Rescue.

Lawrence Rawlinson,of the Pride of Essex Lifetime Achievement Individual Award in 2020.

The Fair Havens at Home, of the Pride of Essex Lifetime Achievement Individual Award in 2020.

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The Pride of Essex Awards 2019 were held at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford.

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The Pride of Essex Awards 2018 were held at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford.

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The Pride of Essex Awards 2017 were held at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford.

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The Pride of Essex Awards 2016 were held at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford.

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The Pride of Essex Awards 2015 were held at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford.

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The Pride of Essex Awards 2014 were held at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford.

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The Pride of Essex Awards 2013 were held at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford.

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