The annual Basildon Council Volunteer Awards held this week celebrated the selfless help and support provided by the borough's volunteers.

The event was held on Tuesday, 27 February at Basildon's Towngate Theatre and Basildon Borough Youth Council hosted the evening

A full list of the winners and highly commended for each category can be found below.

Voluntary Group/Project of the Year 

• Highly Commended - Basildon Pride CIO
• Winner - Billericay Men's Shed

Award Sponsor: Volunteer Futures

Young Volunteer of the Year

• Highly Commended - Callum Douglas
• Winner - Ella Bunce

Award Sponsor: Atlantic Pacific

Community Star Award

• Highly Commended - Peter Davies
• Winner - Lorraine Knight

Award Sponsor: Leonardo

Inspirational Role Model

• Highly Commended - Clinton John
• Winner - Kim Barford

Long Service Award

• Highly Commended - Iris Line
• Winner - Christine Garland

Award Sponsor: Leonardo

Fundraising Champion

• Highly Commended - Sam Read
• Winner - Aston Avery

Award Sponsor: Morgan Sindall

People's Choice Award (Chosen by the public)

• Winner - John Hailes

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Highly Commended - Karen Pullen
• Winner - June Maylin

Tony Guyon 'Volunteer of the Year'

• Winner - Kim Barford

Award Sponsor: Clarion Futures