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Oct 2023
Last Updated: 10/10/2023
St Wilfrid's Stars judging panel on challenge of deciding winners
A prestigous judging panel met today to decide on the winners of the St Wilfrid's Stars awards for 2023.
The Stray Ferret is the media partner for the St Wilfrid’s Stars Awards 2024, with our coverage kindly sponsored by Little Bird Made and Grantley Hall.
A prestigous judging panel met today to decide on the winners of the St Wilfrid's Stars awards for 2023.
The Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Jo Ropner, Paul Matless of the YMCA, the Dean of Ripon John Dobson, chairman and CEO of Newby Hall Richard Compton, the Mayor of Ripon Cllr Sid Hawke and Stray Ferret director Tamsin O'Brien were all part of the panel that met in Ripon at Thorpe Prebend House.
The judges were all impressed with the number of nominations and the range of community minded people that work hard for the city of Ripon.
There were 11 categories this year taking in areas such as business, culture, tourism and more. The judges also selected an overall volunteer of the year from all of the nominees.
Winners will be at a glittering ceremony hosted by Ripon Cathedral on the evening of Thursday, October 26. Ripon Together organised the event, which made its debut last year.
Jo Ropner, the Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, said:
"There was a very broad spectrum. It is lovely to see different ages and cultures working so hard in Ripon. It is good for the city that we have an event like this that can give recognition to some of our rising heroes."
Paul Matless, housing operations manager at the YMCA, added:
"Today has been excellent, this event has brought the local community together and hopefully it will reward all of the work done in the area. We're looking forward to seeing lots of people celebrating on the big night.
The Very Reverend John Dobson, Dean of Ripon, said:
"The panel this year is really switched on, we've got a good cross section of people. It has been quite challenging because we have received so many nominations in all categories.
"There is clearly much talent, much commitment and generosity of spirit in Ripon to celebrate."
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