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Published Date:
14 October 2008
PRIDE in Mann winners collected their awards at a special ceremony on Thursday evening (October 16).
Each of the winners across the campaign's 11 categories - voted for by members of the public - received a glass trophy.

The overall winner of Isle of Man Newspapers/Flybe Pride in Mann Campaign was Laxey resident and world cycling star Mark Cavendish.

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Along with his winner's trophy, he received free flights courtesy of Flybe.

Chief Minister Tony Brown spoke at the event, held at the Barrool Suite, Legislative Buildings, Douglas, to congratulate the winners.

A number of invited guests were present for the awards, including members of government and representatives of sporting and young people's organisations.

The winners are listed below - click the links to find out more about their particular story.

Local Hero Bethany Clague
Read her story on page 2

Community Champion Jayne Adams
Read her story on page 2

Good Neighbour Barbara Skinner
Read her story on page 2

Sporting Achievement Mark Cavendish
Read his story on page 3

Performer of the Year Back Door Slam
Read their story on page 3

Manx Cultural Champion Juan Garrett
Read his story on page 3

Spirit of Youth/Schools Toby Young
Read his story on page 4

Service with a Smile Thip Farrington
Read her story on page 4

Emergency & Health Services A&E Department
Read their story on page 4

Environment Dru Leoidsson
Read his story on page 5

Charity & Volunteers Paula Lunt (of Craig's Heartstrong Foundation).
Read her story on page 5

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  • Last Updated: 17 October 2008 1:59 PM
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