Last awards of the week! The evening event on the Friday at the Town Hall meant a lot to me, as I organised the competition in its early years, and spent many hours sorting out sponsorship, judging, publicity and certificates. Thankfully this is now done by Council staff, particularly Sue Page, who has thrown herself into it, and followed the judges around this year taking pictures of entries.
Participants were particularly pleased to see the powerpoint displays of every entrant, with multiple images, and to receive laminated certificates including a photo of their entry.
Having been one of the judges this year also made the event more personal – it was lovely to see the entrants again when presenting their awards. It was the end of an era for the competition as we said goodbye to John Winterbourne, who has judged the competition since it began in 1998. Some of the participants regard him as a friend now, but since his move this year to Somerset he decided it was time to retire.
Participants were particularly pleased to see the powerpoint displays of every entrant, with multiple images, and to receive laminated certificates including a photo of their entry.
Having been one of the judges this year also made the event more personal – it was lovely to see the entrants again when presenting their awards. It was the end of an era for the competition as we said goodbye to John Winterbourne, who has judged the competition since it began in 1998. Some of the participants regard him as a friend now, but since his move this year to Somerset he decided it was time to retire.
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