Brave Mansfield youngsters honoured

By Jon Ball
Published 6th Mar 2019, 12:11 BST
Updated 6th Mar 2019, 13:43 BST
The winners.placeholder image
The winners.
Young people from across Mansfield district have been honoured for their day-to-day efforts in overcoming adversity.

The Rotary Club of Mansfield’s 28th annual courage awards, held at Portland College, Harlow Wood, yesterday, saw a dozen young people receive a plaque from the club, as well as a civic citation from Kate Allsop, Mansfield mayor, after being nominated by their place of education for an honour.

Denise Starkey, club president, said: “It was an extremely moving presentation.

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“They all deserve an honour for the way they have shown courage to ocvercome their adversities.”

Scott Bowskill, The Beech Academy, Mansfield. Gaming fan Scott, aged 16, has been recognised for his resilience in sitting his exams while dealing with the anxiety and stress of his mother being ill.placeholder image
Scott Bowskill, The Beech Academy, Mansfield. Gaming fan Scott, aged 16, has been recognised for his resilience in sitting his exams while dealing with the anxiety and stress of his mother being ill.

Special guest Luke Wigman, a former serviceman badly injured by a bomb while serving in Afghanistan, said: “What all 12 have achieved is phenomenal.”

Dominic Evans, A Place To Call Our Own, Mansfield. Sheffield Wednesday FC fan Dominic, aged 21, from Southwell, has been hailed as a real community champion and kindness itself. Carol Burkitt, APTCOO chief executive officer, said: He is always willing to help and befriend others."placeholder image
Dominic Evans, A Place To Call Our Own, Mansfield. Sheffield Wednesday FC fan Dominic, aged 21, from Southwell, has been hailed as a real community champion and kindness itself. Carol Burkitt, APTCOO chief executive officer, said: He is always willing to help and befriend others."
Joe Randall, Meden School, Warsop Football fan Joe, aged 13, from Mansfield Woodhouse, has been hailed as a fantastic young man for his courage and determination in battling cancer twice.placeholder image
Joe Randall, Meden School, Warsop Football fan Joe, aged 13, from Mansfield Woodhouse, has been hailed as a fantastic young man for his courage and determination in battling cancer twice.
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