The #CLChampions Awards for 2017 was held at Hotel du Vin in December with over 80 members of the #CLFamily enjoying afternoon tea and a celebration of their efforts this year! There were emotional and empassioned speeches from Co-Founder Professor Charlie Craddock CBE, Chairman Ian Allen and CEO James McLaughlin as the total raised by just those in room was announced as £781,656.53. The winner in the various categories are listed below:
The Chairman's Award
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC & Steve Plant
Wackiest Fundraiser Of The Year
Liz & Adam Rudkin
Young Fundraiser Of The Year
Robert Ward
Community Fundraiser Of The Year
The Littell Family
Just One More Award
Pat Murphy & The 'Andy Payne Fund A Nurse' Committe
Individual Of The Year
Mark Nicholas
Team Of The Year
The Price Family & Friends
Corporate Partner Of The Year
The Binding Site
Volunteer Of The Year
Everyone won! Matilda Elwell, John & Deborah Riley, Steve & Patricia Shaw, Lisa O'Keeffe, Ant Hoye & Zara Rikalans
Special Recognition Award
Malmaison Birmingham
Special Recognition Award
Jessica Hempshall
Special Recognition Award
Elonex Outdoor Media
Unsung Hero Award
Ben Foster
Cure Leukaemia Nurses Award
Lizzie Dean
£1m Centre Appeal Award
The 3 Tours Challenge Team: Doug McKinnon, Geoff Thomas, James Maltin & Hayden Groves
If you've missed out this year remember look out for nominations for the 2018 awards! Enjoy the full photo album from the event below.
How funds raised for Cure Leukaemia help save lives