UK Heart Safe Awards 2013
2013 Winners
After the success of our 2012 Awards, the number of categories for this years event were increased. Raising an incredible amount to fund defibrillators for schools and having special guest Paddy McGuinness attend to present an award and support the charity was overwhelming, details of the winners of each category can be found below.
Young Life Saver of the Year
awarded by Paul Bean of Physio Control -
Bailie Kershaw
This award celebrates a young individual who has personally saved a life using a defibrillator or Heart Safe training. Awarded by Physio Control.
Life Saver of the Year (19+)
awarded by Paul Bean of Physio Control -
Tracey Garde, Lesley Hough and Garry Lee
This award celebrates an individual who has personally saved a life using a defibrillator or Heart Safe training. Awarded by Physio Control.
Fundraiser of the Year
awarded by Emma Jones Hand on Heart Trustee -
The Connor Saunders Foundation
This award celebrates a hard working group or individual whose incredibly hard efforts have gone towards creating Heart Safe environments.
SME Business of the Year
awarded by Ben Williams of EPC-UK -
AED Safety Services
To celebrate an outstanding organisation with up to 100 employees which has invested in life-saving equipment and staff training to provide a Heart Safe environment.
Large Business of the Year
awarded by Robert Murray of Laerdal -
GKN Aerospace Western Approach
To celebrate an outstanding organisation with over 100 employees which has invested in life-saving equipment and staff training to provide a Heart Safe Environment.
Community Responder Scheme of the Year
awarded by Damon Hill of Airbus Operations LTD-
Holmes Chapel First Responder Group
This award celebrates an outstanding community responder scheme, which has provided care using a defibrillator or other life-saving equipment.
Emergency Services Team of the Year
awarded by David Cummings of City West Housing Trust -
NWAS NHS Trust Complementary Resources Team
This award recognises Emergency Services Teams that go above and beyond their duties to provide Heart Safe Environments and to save lives.
NHS Organisation/Team of the Year
awarded by Brian McInnes of Philips Healthcare -
Community Resuscitation & Defibrillation Team, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
New for 2013, this award recognises any Emergency Services Teams that go above and beyond their duties to provide Heart Safe Environments and to save lives.
Educational Establishment of the Year
awarded by Rachael Howarth Hand on Heart Trustee -
Brentwood School
This award celebrates an outstanding school, college or university which has invested in life-saving equipment and staff training to provide a Heart Safe Environment for their employees and students. Awarded by HOH.
Gym of the Year
awarded by Paddy McGuinness -
David Lloyd Lesiure
This award celebrates an outstanding Gym which has invested in life-saving equipment and staff training to provide a Heart Safe Environment for their employees and staff.
Manufacturing Organisation of the Year
awarded by Paul Bean of Physio Control-
Airbus Operations
This award celebrates an outstanding manufacturing business, which has invested in life-saving equipment and staff training to provide a Heart Safe Environment for their employees and customers.
Not for Profit Business of the Year
awarded by Chris Riley of Warrington Wolves-
Everton in the Community
This award celebrates an outstanding not for profit business, which has invested in life-saving equipment and staff training to provide a Heart Safe Environment for their employees and staff.
Shopping Centre of the Year
awarded by Carren Bell Hand on Heart Trustee-
Intu Trafford Centre
This award celebrates an outstanding shopping centre, which has invested in life-saving equipment and staff training to provide a Heart Safe Environment for their employees and staff.
Public Sector Organisation of the Year
awarded by Paula Leech of defibshop.co.uk-
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service
This award celebrates an outstanding public sector which has invested in life-saving equipment to provide a Heart Safe Environment for their local area.
Tourism or Leisure Business of the Year
awarded by Roy Wilding of PushOn-
University of Manchester Cultural Assets
This award celebrates an outstanding tourism or leisure business such as a hotel or attraction, which has invested in life-saving equipment and staff training to provide a Heart Safe Environment for their employees and staff.
Trainer of the Year
awarded by Lyndsey Hope of Imperative Training-
Lee Riches, Eastgate Shopping Centre
This award is recognising a trainer who has gone above and beyond the normal training programme
Special Recognition Award
awarded by Dave Howarth and Gina Harris, Chairman and Fundraising Manager of Hand on Heart Charity-
The Connor Saunders Foundation
This award recognises a group or an individual that has gone above and beyond to help create Heart Safe environments in their community.
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