BBC Radio Norfolk Make a Difference Awards in pictures

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BBC Radio Norfolk presenters Chris Goreham, Kayleigh Poacher and Heidi Secker presented the awards

30 September 2025

People from all over Norfolk came together at Norwich Castle to celebrate the local BBC radio station's Make a Difference Awards.

The event thanks groups and individuals who make life better for others in their communities.

Winners were announced in eight categories on Thursday, including great neighbour, fundraiser and community group.

New for 2025 was the young hero award, which was handed over to 14-year-old Mateo who picks litter in his village, runs a gardening business and is a member of St John Ambulance's cadets.

Norwich Castle was lit up purple to mark the event, which was the first to be held in the newly restored keep after restoration work.

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More than 100 people came together in the keep at Norwich Castle
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Oksana Hrytsenko has been a parent champion volunteer since 2023, supporting 40 families. She won the volunteer award
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Angela French won the great neighbour award thanks to the creative window paintings she does in the community
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Lauren Rackham from No Limits Norfolk won the active ward which was presented by Ian Thornton from the Community Sports Foundation at Norwich City FC. No Limits Norfolk is an inclusive dance and accessible arts company for people with complex needs
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Lexi Nichol won the animal award for her efforts to fundraise for the local RSPCA
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Amaya Edwards, 10, won the green award for her work to keep Norfolk's beaches clean and to protect wildlife. She was joined on the night by her dog Boo and parents Colette and Gavin Edwards.
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Jayne Biggs, the founder of Heart 2 Heart Norfolk, won the fundraiser award. She has fundraised for more than 400 defibrillators in the county
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The Women's Only Project by Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney won the community group award for their work to support women at risk of homelessness

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