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This award seeks to recognise any individual or group who gives something back to the community.
It could be a parish official who is always there when needed, a member of a local youth or play group, someone who dedicates their services to a local church, or simply a local resident going that extra mile for their parish.
Jersey is one big community, and that is only made possible by the generous actions of these remarkable people – the very people who help to make our Island such a special place in which to live.
An Islander has been nominated for the Community Champion of the Year award in recognition of decades of service to the community through music, charity work and support for veterans.
Robert Elcock – better known as Bob – has served as drum major of the Band of the Island of Jersey for around 15 years, according to his nominator Paul de la Cour.
As well as leading the band, Mr Elcock regularly volunteers with Durrell and supports Help for Heroes and other veterans’ events. Most recently, his work saw him meet King Charles during the monarch’s visit to Jersey. After serving in the military, Mr Elcock worked as a prison officer before joining Hettich. He has since retired but continues to dedicate his time to community causes.
During the pandemic, when restrictions meant Jersey’s 75th Liberation Day celebrations could not go ahead as planned, Mr Elcock donned his uniform and marched through his own street to help mark the occasion. Mr de la Cour said: “Bob has consistently helped others and is a great example of someone who Jersey should be proud of and recognise for his service.”
A ten-year-old girl has been recognised for her “exceptional” fundraising efforts and “extraordinary” kindness by being nominated for the Child of the Year Award. Isla Aubert has been commended by her nominator for organising fundraising initiatives and challenges with “enthusiasm and positivity”.
Earlier this year, Isla independently came up with the idea for an event called Dancing in the Light of Love, a day of dancing, yoga and other activities, which raised around £2,000 for Jersey Hospice Care, in honour of her late grandad. Her nominator said that Isla has turned her grief after losing her grandfather into something positive, by supporting a charity that is “close to her heart”.
“Her fundraising is about much more than raising money, it is about ensuring that patients and their families can continue to receive the specialist care, comfort and support that Jersey Hospice Care provides every day,” Isla’s nominator explained.
They went on to describe how she is deserving of this award due to the “genuine care” and “empathy” that she shows for others.
Her nominator added: “She has touched the hearts of many people and helped raise awareness of the hospice’s vital work. Isla is an outstanding young role model.”
Two boys have been nominated for Child of the Year by the chief executive of Jersey Cheshire Home for their “exceptional commitment over the past two years to raising awareness of disability and supporting their community”.
Jersey Cheshire Home was a special place for Thomas (10) and Daniel Lowry (7) as their great-uncle, Peter Riley, lived there for 12 to 13 years, according to their nominator, Donna Abel.
Despite their young ages, they organised a range of events at their school in St Lawrence to raise awareness and understanding of disabilities. Since then, Mrs Abel said they have organised two “Red Days” at their school, where pupils and staff come dressed in red and participate in challenges. This has raised over £1,000 for Jersey Cheshire Home.
“The boys also created an awareness video that shared powerful messages about kindness, acceptance and treating everyone with dignity and respect,” said Mrs Abel.
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