Local MP Robbie Moore has praised Keighley Town Council’s Keighley Community Awards, congratulating nominees and winners at the awards and hailing the event as a “showcase of our town’s generosity”.
Saturday’s Community Awards were a chance to celebrate the best of Keighley, recognising community champions who have sought to improve the community over the past year. Categories at the awards included Inspiring Young Person of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Emergency Services Hero of the Year and more.
This years full winners include:
Sheik Muhammed Layek Miah - Barry Thorne Sporting Hero of the Year
Emma Gibson - Gary Pedley’s Community Award
Ibrahim Nadim - Inspiring Young Person of the Year
Mohammad Habibur - Teacher of the Year
James Vaughan - Volunteer of the Year
River Worth Friends - Climate Change Champion of the Year
Emma Groves Jones - Neighbour of the Year
Adam Dykes - Emergency Services Hero of the Year
Mayor’s Civic Award - Dorota Plata
Mike Smith - Lifetime Achievement Award
Robbie Moore MP said:
“It was an absolute honour to attend the Keighley Community Awards at the weekend and join in with the celebrations. The Keighley Community Awards are truly a showcase of our town’s generosity, giving well-deserved recognition to those who go the extra mile for our town and its people.
From emergency service workers and volunteers to teachers and neighbours, it was inspiring to see so many unsung heroes from across our town and from all walks of life awarded for their brilliant contribution to our everyday lives. My congratulations go to all nominees, runners up, and winners.”
