BBC Make a Difference Awards: Lancashire heroes honoured
Local heroes who have made a difference in their communities in Lancashire have been announced as winners in an awards scheme run by the BBC.
More than 200 guests attended BBC Radio Lancashire's Make a Difference Awards at Lancaster Town Hall on Saturday.
ght winners included a Blackpool woman who fostered for more than 50 years.
A water safety campaigner from Chorley and a Blackburn school which champions inclusivity were also honoured.
Hundreds of entries were whittled down to 32 finalists and the winners were picked in categories ranging from great neighbours to inspirational teachers and thoughtful volunteers to outstanding key workers.
wards host and BBC Radio Lancashire's Breakfast show presenter Graham Liver said that every year, he was "in awe of the fantastic work carried out by our finalists".
"Each of them are simply amazing in their own way and I'm so pleased that BBC Radio Lancashire has been able to shine a light on their hard work and give them some of the recognition they deserve," he added.
winners were:
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