Cambridgeshire YOPEY Awards Ceremony 2013

This year saw the Cambridgeshire YOPEY Awards Ceremony come to St Neots.  Hosted by St Neots Town Council and held at the Priory Centre, over 250 guests attended.  The evening was organised by students from Longsands and Ernulf College with roles ranging from reception to presenting on stage.  The event showcased the very best of young people and their commitment to aiding the community.

The Mayor of St Neots pictured with finalists and judges.  Courtesy of YOPEY

The 10 finalists were Lesley-Ann Parkinson, 23, of March; Ashlea Jarvis, 25 of Whittlesey; Ryler Bennett, 16 of Papworth Everard; Joshua Dodds-Mills, 16 of Soham; Sam Carvalho, 19 of Cambridge; Florence Clark, 19 of Foxton; Jade Ramm, 18 of Peterborough; Courtney Pettifor, 18 of Littleport; Jocelyne Sze, 21, Pippa Smith, 20 and Alice Robinson, 22 of Cambridge University and Alex Fogg, 19 of Hemingford Grey.

Courtesy of YOPEY

After listening to the finalists presentations the judges awarded SAM CARVALHO as the YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR WINNER.  (pictured above)

Courtesy of YOPEY

Other winners on the night were Joshua Dodds-Mills, Junior Winner; Alex Fogg, Second Place; Lesley-Anne Parkinson & Courtney Pettifor, Joint Third. (pictured above)

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