23 fantastic photos of the 'Above and Beyond' awards night held at Victoria Mill UCLan to honour unsung heroes and volunteers in the town
The first ever Above and Beyond awards took place at UCLan’s Victoria Mill, one of the main sponsors of the event along with Burnley Council, and the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale CVS.
Championed by the Burnley Express, the main sponsor for the evening was Urbaser and the host was Simon Brierley who is the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce director.
Here is picture gallery from the night that included a street food style buffet for nominees and guests.
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Some of the winners celebrate the Above and Beyond awards Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
2. Young Volunteer of the Year award winner at the Above and Beyond Awards 2023. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
Jolie Forrest received the Young Volunteer of the Year award Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
3. Balloons at the entrance to the Above and Beyond Awards 2023. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
Balloons at the entrance to the Above and Beyond Awards 2023 at UCLan's Victoria Mill Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
4. Winners with their trophies at the Above and Beyond Awards 2023. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
Small to medium group winners the Bangladeshi Welfare Association Photo: Kelvin Stuttard