We were delighted to attend this year’s Bury Free Press Community Awards, celebrating the people making a difference across Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area.
This year, arc Shopping Centre was proud to sponsor the new Carer / Health Care Worker of the Year category, recognising a health professional or carer who has gone above and beyond in providing compassionate and dedicated care.
The award was presented to Kelly Rice, who has dedicated more than 20 years to caring for others. After progressing from a care home carer to Team Leader, Kelly went on to become the owner of a community care business. She continues to work alongside her team and was recognised for her commitment to treating those in her care with dignity and respect.
Steve Murrow was highly commended in the category for his work as a solo volunteer responder with the Suffolk Accident Rescue Service. Steve gives hundreds of hours each year to supporting the East Anglia Ambulance Service at serious incidents, alongside promoting the charity, attending events and CPR demonstrations and helping to secure funding.
Sam from arc joined the celebrations on the evening, alongside Kirsty, Steve and Kelly, as winners and highly commended nominees from across the community were recognised for their contributions.
Congratulations to Kelly and Steve, and to all of this year’s Community Awards winners and finalists.