Winners of Rutland's first-ever 'Multum' awards announced
Multum in Parvo!
Last updated 5th Dec 2022
The eight winners of Rutland's first-ever Multum Awards - celebrating local heroes in the county - have been announced.
Derived from the county's motto "Multum in Parvo", or "much in little", the brand-new scheme recognises local unsung heroes for their invaluable contributions to the community.
The winners and runners up of the 2022 Multum Awards are:
Public Servant
Winner: Ashley Smart
Unsung Sporting Hero
Winner: Claire Cox
Runner up: Richard Auciello
The Creative
Winner: Debbie Frearson
Runners up: Garry Rose & David Halcrow
Wildlife Warrior
Winner: Uppingham in Bloom
Runner up: Prickleback Urchin Hedgehog Rescue
Climate Change Hero
Winner: Edward Lever
Runner up: Mary Cade
Good Samaritan
Winner: Lana Maiden
Runners up: Hope Stead & Katie Smit
Event Organiser
Winner: Sarah Bysouth
Runner up: Tracy Steward
Inclusivity Champion
Winner: Tracy Steward
Runner up: Essendine Luncheon Club
Cllr Lucy Stephenson said:
“After receiving over 50 nominations, it was a pleasure to be able to have winners and runners up along with their family and friends all in one room to present them with an award and certificate for all of their efforts.
“The Multum Awards has highlighted just how many special people we have living here in Rutland and whilst we were unable to select everyone as the winner, each and every nominee is a winner in their own right. The panel were blown away by the efforts that some of our residents go to for little or no recognition.
“I would like to thank everyone who nominated as without them, the Multum Awards couldn’t have happened. An even bigger thank you to our nominees, who are the true heroes of Rutland – thank you all for everything you do and for going above and beyond for the good of our County.
“I already look forward to next year and hope that we can make the Multum Awards an annual event for Rutland.”