Crimebeat Awards
2007
No Award Ceremony took place in 2007. However, we were delighted to submit the work of South Wilts Grammar School to the National Crimebeat Awards in June 2007 for the impressive work they achieved in re-imaging the ‘look’ of Wiltshire Crimebeat. The girls received a ‘Highly Commended’ award. Well done!
2006
The Crimebeat Awards Ceremony 2006 took place on Monday, 13th March, in the Members’ Room, County Hall, in Trowbridge. This informal evening, sponsored by Nationwide Building Society, was hosted by the High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Mr David Margesson MBE JP DL, and the Crimebeat Committee and compered by GWR FM DJ Gary Vincent.
All projects, funded by Crimebeat, throughout the past year were invited to attend the evening to showcase their achievements. The groups showcasing on the night comprised of a secondary school and a Youth Offending Team project, both from Swindon, the Young People Support Service in Trowbridge and two Youth Development Centre projects.
These groups were judged on criteria set out by National Crimebeat, by a panel consisting of the Wiltshire Constabulary Deputy Chief Constable, Stephen Long, WCC Chief Executive, Dr Keith Robinson, Nationwide Head of Social & Environmental Responsibility, Andrew Litchfield and the High Sheriff of Wiltshire, David Margesson.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners received £250, £150 & £100 respectively, with the winning project, the Swindon Youth Offending Team Mentoring Project, being submitted to the National Crimebeat Awards.
Liz Purling who runs the Youth Offending Team Mentoring Project was delighted with the outcome of the night, she said, "Thank you - tonight will be a positive memory for Elrick and Stacey for a very long time"
This project subsequently went on to achieve a 'Commended' certificate at the National Awards.
The Young People Support Service in Trowbridge came second with their Targeting Youth Archery Project, and the third prize went to Greendown Community School for their Anti-Bullying Project.
