ACTIVE Cheshire celebrated superheroes in the community at its inaugural Everyday Superhero Awards evening.

The event, held at Chester Racecourse on the evening of Wednesday, September 25, was held to celebrate the group's 30th birthday, as it also unveiled '30 for 30'; a unique opportunity for organisations and people in Cheshire to come together to donate £30,000 to activate 30 local schools.

But the real drive of the of the evening was to celebrate local everyday heroes who inspire others to move more.

These individuals may make a difference to one or many lives in Cheshire and Warrington through movement. This year’s winners reflect a blend of large and small organisations as well as individuals from around Cheshire and Warrington.

Active Cheshire’s guest speakers for the night were David Briggs The Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire and Mark Brocklehurst MD of Sharples Group.

Active Cheshire also welcomed Dave Sharp Art to perform live during the meal.

The speed painter used two large canvases and pained the Hulk and Iron Man which were silently auctioned off to the highest bidder, contributing to activating more children in the sub-region.

Anne Boyd, CEO of Active Cheshire, said: “All those who were shortlisted are winners in our eyes, with almost a quarter of the population active less than 30 minutes per week, these superheroes are essential in improving the physical and mental wellbeing of others.

"It was great to celebrate those unsung heroes for creating active environments for others to enjoy.

“Huge thanks to our sponsors, Active Cheshire’s Board members and team finalists for your time and efforts."

Winners and Highly Commended were:

  • Active Kids Superhero Award, sponsored by NewBalance;

Winner – Wistaston Academy Primary and Nursery School

Highly Commended – Danny Williams, from Activate Fun

  • Active Workplace Superhero Award, sponsored by West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce;

Winner – Chess ICT

Highly Commended – For Housing

  • Active Mind Superhero Award, sponsored by RedEye;

Winner – Fallen Angels

Highly Commended – Neil Kelly, from Warrington Wolves Foundation

  • Active Neighbourhood Award, sponsored by The Business Connection;

Winner – Lisa Fearn, from Gifford Lea

Highly Commended – Ian Ashworth, from Cheshire West and Chester Council (Public Health Team)

  • Health and Social Care Superhero Award, sponsored by OutWrite PR;

Winner – Gary Skentelbery, from Warrington Worldwide

Highly Commended - Amanda Malone, from Lifeways Group

  • David Newton Superhero Award, sponsored by The University of Chester;

Winner – Dave Thompson, from Warrington Disability Partnership

Highly Commended - Ste Hughes, from Armed Forces Community Support Hub

  • Community Sport Superhero Award, sponsored by PelliTec Ltd;

Winner – Tony Mitchell, Winsford Community Disability Football Group

Highly Commended – Warrington Wolves