GSPCA Geoff George shortlisted for Guernsey Pride Emergency Hero, sponsored by Rossborough, brought to you by Guernsey Press

Submitted by Steve on 16:14, 16th Sep, 2016 | 0

After having a seriously difficult task, judges have chosen the winners for each of the categories in the Guernsey Press Pride of Guernsey Awards.

The awards are aimed at celebrating those islanders doing extraordinary things every day, they had almost 250 people or groups to choose from across 12 categories.

The GSPCA are extremely proud of GSPCA Ambulance Collection Driver Geoff George who has been short listed as a finalist in the Emergency Hero category sponsored by Rossborough.

The GSPCA team, the volunteer wardens, GSPCA Senior Animal Care Assistant and St Andrews Floral Group Leader Anne Wragg who has been helping with the conservation work on site at the GSPCA were also nominated but sadly have not made the finals but we would like to say a huge thank you to them and all of the team at the GSPCA who help in astonishing ways every day.

Geoff George has been instrumental in countless rescues and is an amazing member of the team caring for animals on site to helping those in need and no task is too small or great.

Only this year Geoff rescued Olivia the loggerhead turtle and Bonnie the grey seal pup both of which without his expertise wouldn't have made it back to the wild.

Through a public vote, islanders have narrowed down to a shortlist of three in each class.

There have been three judges for each award – one from the sponsor, a Guernsey Press representative and an independent judge.

Nearly 20,000 votes were cast as islanders decided who would be finalists.

Guernsey Press managing director Mark Lewis said he was really pleased with how many votes had been cast and knew what a difficult challenge was ahead for the judges. ‘I am glad I am not one of the people having to decide.’

The categories are Emergency Hero, sponsored by Rossborough, Neighbour of the Year supported by Swoffers, and Carer of the Year backed by Specsavers. Young Achiever has been supported by Butterfield, Parish Champion sponsored by OCS and RefCo is supporting Welcome of the Year. Teacher of the Year has been sponsored by Garenne, Channel Islands Co-operative is supporting Grandparents of the Year. Ravenscroft is backing Angel of the Year, Parent/s of the Year is being sponsored by the Christies Group, Arts Contribution has been backed by Moonpig and the Guernsey College of Further Education is supporting Overcoming Adversity.

All those shortlisted will go forward to our Oscar-style awards ceremony at a transformed Guernsey Press HQ on Saturday 8 October, with guest hosts Jo and Andy Priaulx, where the winners will be revealed.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We are all extremely proud of Geoff who does amazing things to help animals in Guernsey on a daily basis."

"He is always there when needed from rescuing dolphins to hand rearing baby hedgehogs."

"We have an amazing team at the GSPCA who all go over and beyond and we all wish Geoff good luck at the award finals."

Geoff George Animal Collection Officer said "I was amazed when I got the phone call and couldn't believe it."

"There are some really amazing finalists like the Lifeboat."

From all of the team at the GSPCA we wish Geoff and all the finalists all the best of luck on the 8th October.

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