Overcoming Adversity

Many islanders young or old are faced with challenges that can seem insurmountable, whether they be emotional or physical, mental or social.

Often some people rise to the challenge and show a considerable personal strength and spirit that is both impressive and humbling to see. This award aims to celebrate their achievement of ‘the impossible’ and how in overcoming their adversity they offer hope and inspiration to others in our community.

Nominees

Anthony McMahon

‘INSPIRATION’ Anthony McMahon, 16, has been nominated for the Overcoming Adversity award, sponsored by Close Finance.

Ellie Mills

‘THE SKY is the limit’ for Ellie Mills, 14, who has been nominated for the Close Finance-sponsored Overcoming Adversity award after creating her own business.

Emily Fern

EMILY FERN has been nominated for the Overcoming Adversity award, sponsored by Close Finance, for ‘being an inspiration’.

Guernsey Together Festival organisers

THE ORGANISERS of a ‘much-needed day of celebration’ have been nominated for this year’s Overcoming Adversity Award, sponsored by Close Finance.

Jade Duquemin

JADE DUQUEMIN has been put forward for the Close Finance-sponsored Overcoming Adversity award.

Michael Ellis

KEEN climber Michael Ellis has been nominated for the Overcoming Adversity award, which is sponsored by Close Finance.

Overcoming Adversity: Girls Night In Guernsey

LOCAL organisation Girls Night In Guernsey has been nominated for this year’s Overcoming Adversity award, sponsored by Close Finance.

Thomas Vining

THOMAS VINING, 12, has been nominated for the Overcoming Adversity award, sponsored by Close Finance.

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