It was a night to remember.
Hosted in the splendour of York’s Principal Hotel, the first YorkMix Hero Awards ceremony was a brilliant night, championing some of the most amazing people in York and North Yorkshire.
You can read all about the winners here, the story of all the finalists here, and watch the night unfold on our video here.
Our a selection of photographs, mostly by YorkMix photographer Richard McDougall, will bring back memories of a fantastic evening. With thanks to all our sponsors, and in particular our main sponsor Yorkshire Profiles.
Guests gather at the Principal Hotel 
People catch up with canapes and drinks under the chandeliers 
Guests were entertained by live music 
Busy in the bar 
Awards co-host and YorkMix Radio Breakfast Show presenter Laura Castle (left) and YorkMix entertainment editor Rachel Rogers 
Smiles all round 
A gin selfie from the York Gin team who donated engraved bottles of gin to award winners 
YorkMix Radio morning show presenter Victoria Charles and Laura 
A fabulous setting 
And a great networking opportunity! 
Johnathon Beaston, whose aunt Thelma Harker was nominated for the Parent/Guardian of the Year award 
The team from Indigo Greens, up for the Business Hero Award 
Carl Alsop of The York Bid, who was an Environmental Hero finalist, with Phil Pinder from York Retail Forum
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A thing of beauty 
Waiting to be won 
Everyone got a YorkMix goodie bag 
The scene before the start 
The programme for the evening 
It was a packed audience 
Your hosts Ben Fry and Laura Castle, presenters of the YorkMix Radio Breakfast Show 
The night kicked off with a game of heads and tails 
The York civic party joined in 
The two finalists 
The winner is declared 
Victory is mine!
Singer songwriter Maggie Wakeling entertained the guests
Julie Nutbrown receives the Best Boss award from Mackenzie Main from Minster Windows 
The Lord Mayor of York announces the winner of the Community Champion Award sponsored by Kings Fish & Chips 
Community Champion Helen Moran 
Shaun Dalby of sponsors DBD Cleaning announces the Environmental Hero Award 
Our Environmental Hero is Erin Graeney, aged eight 
Karen Bull from Work With Yorkshire on stage to announce the Fundraiser of the Year Award 
Marie Hughes was the Fundraiser winner, collected by her friend 
Jayne Mason from The Fancy Dance Shop announces The Incredible Child Award 
Winner William Rhodes gets some Potions Cauldron magic potions (instead of gin) with his award 
William and his mum with Jayne 
Sheriff of York Ashley Mason announces the winner of the Neighbour of the Year 
It’s Heather Cunnington! 
David Smith from sponsors Mulgrave Properties presents the Outstanding Bravery Award to Sam Nendick 
Karen Bull of Work With Schools presents the Teacher of the Year award to Miss Jenna Strain and Mr Steve Morton of Selby High School 
Keith from York Sport presents the Parent/Guardian of the Year award to Helen Wardell 
Mark Mattinson from Kings Carpets & Flooring announces the Volunteer of the Year award winner 
The award goes to Kym Brown of Hoping Street Kitchen 
Geraldine Lear from YorWaste announces the Business Hero Award 
Emily Pickard from York Mumbler with her team and the award 
It’s raffle time! 
All proceeds from the raffle went to York Rescue Boat 
Amy Halliwell from Yorkshire Profiles presented our People’s Choice Award, voted for by you 
The finalists on stage 
Amy announces that the Vaccination Volunteers have won the award 
Ben talks to some of the Vaccination Volunteers 
Time to party 
People hit the dance floor with David Green from YorkMix Radio on the disco decks
