Representatives from Gravity joined the well-attended celebrations at the McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater for the 2024 Pride of Somerset Youth Awards. Claire Pearce and Robert Stevens presented the ‘Environmental’ and ‘Community Hero’ awards respectively.
Claire Pearce presented the ‘Environmental’ award to Daniel, for his exceptional contributions to cryptozoology and nature. He showcased immense passion and meticulous research in the field. His charity work encourages young people to explore nature. Daniel’s achievements include a successful podcast, a published book, teaching an online science class for Autistic teenagers, and a feature in the national press.
Claire Pearce, reflecting on the evening: “Gravity was proud to support and this event, which celebrates and promotes the inspirational young people across Somerset. Our team would like to thank everyone involved for contributing to such a wonderful ceremony.”
Passion for Somerset CIC CEO & Founder, Nigel Muers-Raby, commented: “Gravity’s very generous sponsorship of the Pride of Somerset Youth Awards enabled us to recognise and reward some truly remarkable young people whose stories were both inspirational and heart-warming”.
About the Awards
The Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2024 is proud to work with a collection of fantastic partners that make this possible. With 10 awards categories in total, each sponsor has selected an award that they are passionate about and can advocate for.
- Art & Culture Award | Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Taunton
- Care Award | Sponsored by the Somerset County Gazette
- Championing Positive Mental Health Award | Sponsored by Bounce Forward
- Charity / Volunteer Hero | Sponsored by Young Somerset
- Community Hero | Sponsored by Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust
- Environmental Award | Sponsored by This is Gravity
- Outstanding Courage Award | Sponsored by Somerset Larder
- Sandy Padgett Award | Sponsored by Avon & Somerset Police
- Sporting Achievement Award | Sponsored by Passion of Somerset
- Young Person of Year Award | Sponsored by Bridgwater & Taunton College
Notes to Editors
For more information, please contact prideofsomersetyouthawards@gmail.com or call 01278 441216.
