The shortlist announcement is said to have followed an “unprecedented number of nominations across all categories and some very difficult decisions”.
Smiliest Server
- Phil & Rachel Tate – Propser
- Georgie Corley – Royal Mail
- Joann Jobling – Marmalade & Jam
Colleague of the Year
- Dean Burtenshaw
- Clare Gatherole
- Toby Fisher
Caring Companion
- Lisa Radcliffe & Holly Wilson
Most Amazing Professional
- Vicky Lomas – Vixercise
- Sara Vail – Vail Funeral Services
- Sue Smith – Sweet Peas Childminding
Neighbour of the Year
- Sheila Wilson
- Becky Stanford
- Bryony Braschi
Community Champion
- Nathan Buckle
- Laurence Maskell
- Beth Brunton
Best Teacher
- Emma Holland
- Lisa Berry
- Cathy Brown
Child of Achievement
- Noah Arbon
- Hephzibah Akinwale
- Connie Gableman
- Jessica Preston
Sporting Hero
- Eddie Guest
- Ben Morris
- SHOT – Group Nomination
THE Ely Hero
- Angels Barabas
- Linda Dummett
- Linda Hutchinson
The winners will be announced as a surprise on the night of the ceremony, which takes place on Friday September 13.
Luke Smith, co-organiser, said: “We are very excited for the seventh season of the Ely Hero Awards, where the winners of each category will be announced as a surprise on the night.
“This year has seen an unprecedented number of nominations across all the categories and the judging panel have done a sterling job of making very difficult decisions.
“We really want to highlight though how all of the finalists are heroes – they really are winners in their own right.
“The event will be a black-tie masquerade ball and will include entertainment, a charity auction and of course the opportunity to spoil all of our guests with welcome drinks and canapes, dinner and wine at the table.”