Congratulations to our volunteer award winners

Our first ever volunteer awards scheme launched in June, to celebrate the achievements of Parkinson's UK volunteers. We're pleased to share the full list of winners - congratulations to all.

  • Alan Cameron - research
  • Alan McMichael - secretary
  • Alan Rowlands - photographer
  • Andy Clark - cafe coordinator
  • Anne Ferret - research
  • Anthony Bowyer - treasurer
  • Barrie Smith - speaker
  • Carroll Siu - research
  • Christine Hutchinson - education
  • David Foster - chair
  • David Little - local development team
  • David Logan - chair
  • David Wilson - local development team
  • Deirdre Duncan - event champion
  • Diane Murray - support group coordinator
  • Diane Porter - education
  • Dick Coldwell - recruitment
  • Doreen Arkle - support group
  • Dr Tim King - research
  • Eddie Kerr - membership secretary
  • Edna Nealon - membership secretary
  • Eirwen Malin - Live Loud!
  • Elaine Evans - support group coordinator
  • Elizabeth Burley - younger person's group
  • Elizabeth Ovenden - chair
  • Eric Corcoran - committee volunteer
  • Fiona Donald - support group coordinator
  • Frances Oates - secretary
  • Janet Kerr - young persons organiser
  • Jenni McCabe - committee volunteer
  • Jenny Walters - support group organiser
  • John Amphlet - chair
  • John Birmingham - cafe coordinator
  • John Kane - education
  • John Lawton - chair
  • John Pilkington - treasurer
  • John Whipps - research
  • Julie Jones - research
  • Julie Jones - support group coordinator
  • Kay Eggleton - secretary
  • Lesley Gosden - research
  • Lionel Paulo - research
  • Mandy Howells - fundraising
  • Marc Van Grieken - research
  • Mark Hoar - speaker
  • Marnie Marshall - support group coordinator
  • Matthew Sullivan - research
  • Mike Powell - first steps
  • Myfanwy Jones - support group
  • Myra Clare - committee member
  • Omotola Thomas - younger persons alliance
  • Pam Coxwell - finance lead
  • Paul Burns - research
  • Paula Scurfield - research
  • Ray Cooper - cafe coordinator
  • Renee Dickinson - committee member
  • Roger Harrison - LIFT exercise instructor
  • Roz Bonnar - photographer
  • Ruth Brinkler-Long - chair
  • Stuart Banks - committee member
  • Stuart Smith - group coordinator
  • Sue Whipps - research
  • Susan Randall - chair
  • Timothy Lees - support group coordinator
  • Val Evans - support group coordinator
  • Vincent Mobey - cafe coordinator

An 'ode' to Anne

A flair for creativity and a passion for keeping the experiences of people with Parkinson's at the heart of research secured Anne's win. Read more about Anne, including a poem about the awards.

David's driven to make a difference

Driven to get Parkinson's understood, David is a real ambassador for Parkinson's UK, coming up with ideas to improve our work UK wide too. 

Putting values into action

Truly people-first, Frances is always looking for new ideas to make life a little bit better for people affected by Parkinson's in Christchurch.

Transforming Parkinson's care

Volunteer educator Christine goes the extra mile to ensure care home staff are informed about Parkinson's, able to offer up quality care to those who need it.