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Devon Make a Difference Awards finalists announced
A&E doctors who take on cold water challenges, miniature Shetland ponies and artistic litter pickers are among the finalists in the 2025 BBC Radio Devon Make A Difference Awards. In their fourth year, the awards recognise and celebrate local people who make a positive contribution to communities across the county. The competition is made up of eight categories, with a total of 32 finalists, and this year's awards also recognise animals that make a difference and people working in animal welfare. Devon finalists include charities, community organisations and sports clubs, as well as energetic individuals committed to bringing people together, fundraising for good causes and caring for others. Awarded to an individual who makes a notable difference to their community by giving their time voluntarily to help others. Derrick Lawson – a volunteer who uses his life experience in and out of prison to help others Richard Allen - working with Budleigh Lions Club and Lions across the South West Zoe Allars – who runs the 729 Club for people with learning disabilities living in Honiton Trish Jones – supporting the memory cafe, and carers groups in Silverton Awarded to an individual or group of people who have used physical activity or sport as a way of improving the lives of those in their community. Phoenix Rising in Torbay – for using exercise to help transform the lives of women who have experienced domestic abuse The Pisces Club in Plymouth – for enabling disabled people to enjoy swimming Devon Deaf Rugby in Exeter – for bringing deaf and hearing-impaired players to the pitch The Groovement Project in Plymouth – an inclusive dance company for children and adults Awarded to an individual or group of people who make where live a better place by caring for the environment and nature. Vic Hibbert - for the YMCA Plymouth garden supplying fruit and vegetables for the food bank The Plympton Litter Pickers - for keeping their part of Plymouth clean and environmentally engaged Hannah Beaumont in Brixham - for recycling and upcycling what she finds on her Torbay litter picks and beach cleans Proper Job on Dartmoor - one of the first community reuse centres in the country More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Awarded to an individual or group of people who have gone the extra mile to raise funds for a good cause. The Oarsome Foursome - four girls under 10 running and kayaking for YMCA Exeter Adam Baker and Charlie Fleury - A&E doctors taking on cold water challenges for the Ocean Conservation Trust Jade Allen – for raising funds to enable her sister to have treatment for a rare brain tumour James Lake – for climbing Everest to support research into Huntingdon's disease Awarded to an animal that improves the life of an individual or group of people. Or a person or group of people working with animals to improve animal welfare. Digby – the Australian labradoodle therapy dog for the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Prickles in A Pickle – the Stoke Fleming hedgehog rescue, caring for over 1000 poorly or injured hedgehogs each year K9 Focus – the dog and cat rescue and rehoming charity in Barnstaple Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue – giving ponies long-term care and a homes Awarded to someone under 16 who has made a positive impact in their community or achieved something exceptional. Dan – a fundraiser, campaigner and radio presenter in Paignton helping other young people Georgina – coping with her own health to support her younger brother's complex needs Henry – who campaigns for families affected by cancer – and is training for the Paralympics Hugo – "the lemonade boy" who makes and selling drinks to raise funds for the Make A Wish Foundation Awarded to an individual who helps to make the neighbourhood a better place to live or work, either on a regular basis or through a single act of kindness. Vicki Owens in Lympstone – cooking Sunday lunches for ex-service and older people in her community Helen Jones in Willand – a parish councillor who started the food pantry in the village Abigail Daly in Plymouth – a student supporting students with learning disabilities Sue Nicholson - the inspiration for the Membury Mercury magazine and the Membury Merrymakers This award is supported by Morning Live, and awarded to a group of people who have helped to change the lives of others within their community The Benita Project in South Molton – serving meals and offering courses in cookery and budgeting Authoring Our Own Stories – a young people's group educating people about cultural identity The Youth Arts and Health Trust based in Exeter – supporting young people and families facing mental health challenges The Mid-Devon Messenger – a talking newspaper, keeping visually impaired people up to date with news, events and activities in their area Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. 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Devon Make a Difference Awards finalists announced
A&E doctors who take on cold water challenges, miniature Shetland ponies and artistic litter pickers are among the finalists in the 2025 BBC Radio Devon Make A Difference Awards. In their fourth year, the awards recognise and celebrate local people who make a positive contribution to communities across the competition is made up of eight categories, with a total of 32 finalists, and this year's awards also recognise animals that make a difference and people working in animal finalists include charities, community organisations and sports clubs, as well as energetic individuals committed to bringing people together, fundraising for good causes and caring for others. Volunteer Award Awarded to an individual who makes a notable difference to their community by giving their time voluntarily to help Lawson – a volunteer who uses his life experience in and out of prison to help othersRichard Allen - working with Budleigh Lions Club and Lions across the South WestZoe Allars – who runs the 729 Club for people with learning disabilities living in HonitonTrish Jones – supporting the memory cafe, and carers groups in Silverton Active Award Awarded to an individual or group of people who have used physical activity or sport as a way of improving the lives of those in their Rising in Torbay – for using exercise to help transform the lives of women who have experienced domestic abuseThe Pisces Club in Plymouth – for enabling disabled people to enjoy swimmingDevon Deaf Rugby in Exeter – for bringing deaf and hearing-impaired players to the pitchThe Groovement Project in Plymouth – an inclusive dance company for children and adults Green Award Awarded to an individual or group of people who make where live a better place by caring for the environment and Hibbert - for the YMCA Plymouth garden supplying fruit and vegetables for the food bankThe Plympton Litter Pickers - for keeping their part of Plymouth clean and environmentally engagedHannah Beaumont in Brixham - for recycling and upcycling what she finds on her Torbay litter picks and beach cleansProper Job on Dartmoor - one of the first community reuse centres in the country Fundraiser Award Awarded to an individual or group of people who have gone the extra mile to raise funds for a good Oarsome Foursome - four girls under 10 running and kayaking for YMCA ExeterAdam Baker and Charlie Fleury - A&E doctors taking on cold water challenges for the Ocean Conservation TrustJade Allen – for raising funds to enable her sister to have treatment for a rare brain tumourJames Lake – for climbing Everest to support research into Huntingdon's disease Animal Award Awarded to an animal that improves the life of an individual or group of people. Or a person or group of people working with animals to improve animal – the Australian labradoodle therapy dog for the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue ServicePrickles in A Pickle – the Stoke Fleming hedgehog rescue, caring for over 1000 poorly or injured hedgehogs each yearK9 Focus – the dog and cat rescue and rehoming charity in BarnstapleMunchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue – giving ponies long-term care and a homes Young Hero Award Awarded to someone under 16 who has made a positive impact in their community or achieved something – a fundraiser, campaigner and radio presenter in Paignton helping other young peopleGeorgina – coping with her own health to support her younger brother's complex needsHenry – who campaigns for families affected by cancer – and is training for the ParalympicsHugo – "the lemonade boy" who makes and selling drinks to raise funds for the Make A Wish Foundation Great Neighbour Award Awarded to an individual who helps to make the neighbourhood a better place to live or work, either on a regular basis or through a single act of Owens in Lympstone – cooking Sunday lunches for ex-service and older people in her communityHelen Jones in Willand – a parish councillor who started the food pantry in the villageAbigail Daly in Plymouth – a student supporting students with learning disabilitiesSue Nicholson - the inspiration for the Membury Mercury magazine and the Membury Merrymakers Community Award This award is supported by Morning Live, and awarded to a group of people who have helped to change the lives of others within their communityThe Benita Project in South Molton – serving meals and offering courses in cookery and budgetingAuthoring Our Own Stories – a young people's group educating people about cultural identityThe Youth Arts and Health Trust based in Exeter – supporting young people and families facing mental health challengesThe Mid-Devon Messenger – a talking newspaper, keeping visually impaired people up to date with news, events and activities in their area
