A night full of stars
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Not one dry eye was left in the room on the evening of Friday 9th at The Old Ship Hotel in Brighton.
It was a night where the local community got together at the inaugural ACUMEN PEOPLE AWARDS to celebrate and showcase 7-17 years old who have gone above and beyond, all while supporting Rockinghorse Children’s Charity.
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The ACUMEN PEOPLE AWARDS ceremony was attended by the young finalists and their families from across the region. It featured a number of categories recognising exceptional actions taken by friends, siblings, carers, fundraisers and such other community heroes. An expert panel of judges chose the winners based on their outstanding contributions, as well as their commitment to extracurricular activities.
The event came to an emotional end with a standing ovation when the emotional 12 year old Harrison Miller approached the stage, together with his equally emotional mother, to collect his Bravery Award for standing by his father until his last breath when he, unfortunately, succumbed to his illness.
Harrison’s story was one of many inspirational stories about the grit and talent of young people in our community. It was an honour to shine the light of recognition on these young warriors who all faced adversity and triumphed while showing bravery, selflessness and generosity.
The event was put together as one of the “Lawyers for the Community” projects run by ACUMEN PEOPLE SOLICITORS specialising in advising and protecting individuals and families.
Penina Shepherd, CEO & Founder of Acumen said: “I cannot stop reliving the event and rehearing the heroic stories of these amazing young people. Both sister firms, ACUMEN PEOPLE SOLICITORS and ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW, have been involved in many events throughout the years but Friday night was truly something else. These young people are a true inspiration and we are lucky they form part of our community.”
The winners of the ACUMEN PEOPLE AWARDS 2023 are: Bravery Award - Harrison Jack Miller Sibling of the Year - Finn Price School of the Year - Elm Grove Primary School Fundraiser of the Year - Chip Ginn Fundraiser of the Year - Scarlett Chapman Best Friend of the Year - Georgie Bickley Young Carer of the Year - Charlie Allen Sporting Achievement Award - Bly Twomey Sporting Achievement Award - Joseph Garman
The winners of each category were presented with a certificate of recognition and a trophy to celebrate their success, along with two tickets for Brighton’s iconic i360. The raffle raised just under £1,000.00 on the night, and all proceeds were donated to Rockinghorse Children’s Charity.
The event was kindly sponsored by RubixVT, People’s Partnership, Focus Group and the Brighton i360. |