It was an evening full of positivity in The View at Vicarage Road Stadium on Thursday March 21, as supporters, patrons, staff, partners and Watford FC stars came together to celebrate Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust.
Attendees included Watford FC’s Interim Head Coach Tom Cleverley and Technical Consultant Jimmy Gilligan, as well as players Wesley Hoedt, Jake Livermore and club captain Daniel Bachmann.
The Hornets' playing past was also well-represented with Nigel Gibbs, Kenny Jackett, Steve Palmer, Ian Bolton and Lloyd Doyley in attendance.
Completing the Watford FC line-up was Ann Swanson and Trust patrons The Taylor Family.
Others present included Dean Russell MP, the Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor and the Deputy Mayor Aga Dychton.
Guests enjoyed a drinks reception, a three-course meal and live entertainment courtesy of local singer Big Mama Funk, accompanied by talented musician Harry T Pope.
Michael Kurn took on the hosting duties, with Community Director Rob Smith also speaking to the audience about the impact the Trust has on the community.
Taking place for only the second time, this charity dinner is not only a celebration of the Trust’s work over the last year, but it also raises vital funds for continued community work through ticket sales, on-the-night raffles and the launch of an auction which closes on March 30. Click HERE to bid.
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As part of the evening, the Trust Champions Awards were also presented to individuals who have engaged and benefited from the community work of the Trust, inspiring others along the way.
Winners were nominated and selected by the Trust’s staff. A table sponsorship from Watford Supporters Trust ensured the Trust was able to invite all the winners to enjoy the evening.
The list of winners is as follows:
Alex
Education Champion (11+), sponsored by Levy
Ellie
Sustainability Champion, sponsored by Noble Foods
Ezi
Community Champion (Youth), sponsored by MCF Contracts
Geoff Wicken
Overall Trust Champion, sponsored by Mercer & Hole
Jit Mistry
Volunteer Champion, sponsored by Abbey Roofing
Jolomi Nanna
Physical Health Champion, sponsored by One YMCA
Kate Lewers
Equality Champion, sponsored by Metro Printing
Oscar
Education Champion (Under 11), sponsored by Atria Watford
Paul Collins
Mental Health Champion, sponsored by One Vision
Raymond
Football Champion, sponsored by Watford FC
Saeed Nazir
Fundraising Champion, sponsored by Rocket Graphics
Amanda Hadley
Community Champion (Adult), sponsored by Noble Foods
All winners were rightly acknowledged and applauded on the night, as they collected their trophies on the stage. Once all formalities and presentations were complete, guests took to the dancefloor as Big Mama Funk once again provided the soundtrack in the hospitality lounge at the home of Watford FC.
Photos from the evening are on the Trust’s Facebook page HERE.
If you’d like to find out more about the Trust, you can visit their website at www.watfordfccsetrust.com, search @WFCTrust on social media or email them at community@watfordfc.com.
Alternatively, if you’d like to be involved in the Trust’s next Gala Dinner, or any of their other fundraising events, please contact leah.crocket@watfordfc.com.
