18 Youth in Action Awards The Argus Wednesday, June 27, 2018 The Argus Youth in Action Awards 2018 Hard-working and talented young actress recognised A YEAR 11 student won the Contribution to Arts and Culture Award for her profes- sionalism and hard work. Alex Ridley, from Long- hill High School in Rot- tingdean, played Fiona in a play called I Love You Mum I Promise I Won’t true story about Daniel and at weekends. Die. Spargo-Mabbs, a boy who ITV News Meridian She picked up the hon- died of a drug overdose did a story on the play our for her performance. in 2014. and interviewed Alex. This award category Alex played Daniel’s The news team was recognises expression of mother, which was a chal- blown away by her pro- creativity or imagination lenging role as the play fessionalism and talent by either music, perform- was written in the fam- and said she definitely ing arts, dance or spoken ily’s words. had a future in acting. word. She fully immersed She is an incredibly It was sponsored by herself in it, making talented and hard work- BIMM and presented by every effort to ensure she ing student. Angelique Sabine, head stayed true to both her Also nominated were of student services at character and the story. Phoebe Moses for her bal- The BIMM Institute in Along with the rest let dancing achievements . of the cast, Alex put in and Georgia Blankson for Nicola Hume, from Heart, with Alex Ridley, centre, and Angelique Sabine from BIMM The play is based on a many hours after school her singing talent. Powerchair A keen, vibrant footballer’s asset to the team pride

THE Sports Person of the Year Award is designed to celebrate an athlete who has brought pride and excitement this year through their achievements. Lewis Hammans, who plays for Brighton and Albion Powerchair FC, scooped the award. The team is run by Albion In The Commu- nity, the official charity of Albion. Lewis and the other players compete in two different leagues, the Muscular Distrophy UK Jack Marriot has potential for a long-term career Premiership and the South East Powerchair League. This year, they finished third in the Mus- cular Distrophy UK Premiership and won the South East Powerchair League for the third season in a row. A WAREHOUSE and distri- and preparing them for transfer Lewis ended the season as top goalscorer, bution apprentice scooped to branches and customers. even though he is only 19 and competing in the His manager says that he is im- top adult league in the country for powerchair our Apprentice of the Year Award. pressed with his hard work and football. keenness to learn. He scored 26 goals in 22 games, six more Jack Marriot works in the des- patch department of the regional Jack is a highly motivated than his nearest rival. young man and in his short time Also nominated for Sports Person of the distribution centre at Kew Elec- trical in Southwick. at the company has become a Year were Jonah Bryant and Elijah Kendrick. great asset and a valued member Elijah is a swimer who won a gold medal Lewis Hammans with his certificate The Apprentice of the Year award recognises the commit- of the team. at national level in the Open Water age group He has the potential for a long- championships in 2016. ment and hard work that an ap- prenticeship requires. term career at Kew. He has also qualified for 12 national events Willow May-Standing and Fin- at the British Championships this summer. Greater Brighton Met College sponsored the award and it was lay Walsh were also nominated Jonah, 12, who goes to Lancing College Prep, for the award, both for their cus- has been called the best junior squash player presented by Dawn Hale, who is apprenticeship team leader at the tomer service and positive feed- in the world after he won the British Junior back from guests. Open trophy, which is open to hundreds of college. Jack is more than halfway Willow was said to be a vibrant players from all around the world. young lady with a warm, hospita- The Sports Person of the Year award was through his apprenticeship and has received very positive feed- ble soul. sponsored by Tilleys Stonemasons in Brighton Finlay has a sparkling person- and presented by co-owner of the company back from his trainer. He assists with packing goods ality, contagious smile and is the Jeremy Tilley. heart and soul of his team.