The best of the region's unsung heroes has been recognised with a feel-good ceremony organised by the EDP.
It's the 10th year the Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards have taken place.
And the annual event continues to shine a light on those in our community who have shown selfless acts of kindness, bravery or heroism.
Supported once again by its headline sponsor Hopkins Homes, the awards are an opportunity to thank the groups, organisations, and individuals who have gone the extra mile across 12 different categories.
The Overall Star award, which is decided by the judges, went to Danny Moloney.
The 52-year-old, of Norwich, was nominated for his efforts raising more than £1m for charities and, most recently, helping children diagnosed with cancer.
He said: “One child I helped went to America for a vaccine. It was after raising more than £300,000 for that child and now they are thriving.
“I am currently trying to raise the money to get another child there for the same treatment and nothing will stop me from achieving that.”
Mr Moloney has organised multiple events from charity balls, pop concerts, music festivals and boxing shows, as well as walking a marathon with just four weeks' notice.
“I am always being told what I do is impossible,” he added. “However, I have never not hit a target.”
On winning, he said: “I was incredibly honoured to be selected as a finalist, especially as 10 different people chose to nominate me.
“I have never done anything to seek rewards as my biggest reward is for the children I am helping to recover.”
Held in the nave of Norwich Cathedral, the awards presentation took place on Thursday, December 1.
EDP editor Richard Porritt said: "I'm proud we've been able to put on another memorable Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards - to acknowledge the amazing deeds being carried out in the area.
"These awards give us the opportunity to give our winners and finalists the recognition they deserve.
"Thank you to everyone who has helped to put this year's event on - including all of our sponsors - and the EDP team who worked so hard on the event."
All the winners received tickets from Norwich Theatre to this year’s pantomime and a family bowling day out courtesy of Superbowl UK. And the winner of the Young Person of the Year Award received four VIP tickets to the award-winning Old Buckenham Airshow, while the category’s finalists also received tickets to its 2023 airshow.
- Get a copy of Monday's EDP for an eight-page special supplement from the event, featuring photographs of all the winners and their stories.
The full list of the EDP Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards 2022 winners:
Animal Hero of the Year, sponsored by Redwings Horse Sanctuary
Winner - Jack Brock
Finalists - Margot / Redwings Rourke
Carer of the Year, sponsored by Norwich Evening News
Winner - Tilly Hunt
Finalists - Meadow House Nursing Home / Naomi Daglish / Rachel Amiss
Charity Hero of the Year, sponsored by K Foley Ltd trading as McDonald’s
Winner - Danny Moloney
Finalists - Jayne Biggs / Kelly Lindsay / Sofia Honey Adcock
Education Hero of the Year, sponsored by Step Teachers
Winner - Rebecca Wicks
Finalists - James Cavender / Maria Grimmer / Sam McCann
Lifetime Commitment to the Community Award, sponsored by Norwich Theatre
Winner - Timothy Thirst
Finalists - Gez Chetal / Lyn Mary Fairchild / Michelle Tolley
NHS and Emergency Services Personnel of the Year, sponsored by LOCALiQ
Winner - Craig Smith
Finalists - Hemsby Lifeboat / Jo Hayes / Paul Gibson
Outstanding Bravery Act of the Year, sponsored by Superbowl UK Norwich
Winner - Benjamin Cronin
Finalists - Ben Halms / Ben Poole / Danielle Heusner
Team/Community Group of the Year, sponsored by Stephenson Smart
Winner - Taverham and Drayton Litter Pickers
Finalists - Carlton Colville Town Council / Norfolk Accident Rescue Service (NARS) / Tia's Treasures
Unsung Community Hero of the Year, sponsored by the Eastern Daily Press
Winner - Cathy Cordiner-Achenbach
Finalists - Candy Daniels / David Alford / Danny Utting
Young Person of the Year, sponsored by Old Buckenham Airshow
Winners - Sofia Honey Adcock
Finalists - Hollie Williams and Lexi Williams-White / Summer Rogers / Tommy and Toby Hutchinson
Judges' Special Award, sponsored by Norwich Cathedral (non-entry)
Winner - Margot
Overall Star of Norfolk and Waveney, sponsored by Hopkins Homes (non-entry)
Winner – Danny Moloney
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