The 10th Pride in Medway awards

PUBLISHED: 12:34 03 May 2011 | UPDATED: 19:13 20 February 2013

Sisters Rebecca and Nina with magician Paul Martin

The 10th Pride in Medway awards celebrated the courageous stories of bravery, compassion and service that the people of Medway give to their community. Find out more about the event here . . .

Cllr Jarrett and winner Jack Denness with his award

The 10th Pride in Medway awards ...

...celebrated the courageous stories of bravery, compassion and service that the people of Medway give to their community. The awards scheme is sponsored by mhs homes, Medway Council, Medway Messenger, The University of Kent, E.ON and Southern Water.

The evening was hosted by BBCs Geoff Clark who was joined by ex-BBC presenter Beverley Thompson, The Mayor and Mayoress of Medway, Leader of Medway Council Cllr Chambers, MPs and a special recorded filmed message from Chatham-born global queen of fashion, Zandra Rhodes.

The winner of this years Pride in Medway award went to marathon runner Jack Denness.

The 10th Pride in Medway awards

Beverley Thompson and Tracey Crouch,
MP for Chatham and Aylesford

Geoff Clark and nominee Vivienne
Hill from Alzheimerâ€™s Research Trust

Cllr Jarrett and winner Jack Denness with his award

Winner Jack Denness

Group shot of the final 40 nominees

Beverley Thompson and Tracey Crouch, MP for Chatham and Aylesford

Pride in Medway anniversary cake

Geoff Clark and nominee Vivienne Hill from Alzheimerâ€™s Research Trust

The 10th Pride in Medway awards

Geoff Clark and Beverley Thompson

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