Meet the winner of The Judges Choice Award at Worthing Community Awards 2025

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00:00Judges' Choice Awards tonight. So let's welcome our judges. Simon Margarone, Bob Spinneman, Greg Grundy and Nicky Parrish.

00:09This award is given to an individual who the judges believe has gone above and beyond the call of duty in their efforts to make a difference in the community.

00:19And tonight we celebrate a remarkable nominee who has dedicated nearly 50 years to her charitable work.

00:26She's been instrumental in the charity's development, runs one of the busiest activity sessions every Friday and meticulously coordinates community fundraising efforts.

00:39Her immense commitment truly deserves recognition.

00:43So the winner tonight of the Judges' Choice Award, Janet Williamson!

00:49You're the winner. How do you feel?

00:50I'm shocked, to be honest. To get charity of the year, I've just, my blood runs for worthy of makeup.

01:00You know, I'm worthy of makeup through and through and have been for 48 years.

01:06And I love everyone in it. So, yeah, I'm just very grateful for this. I'm absolutely shocked.

01:13Well, it's an amazing honour. In 48 years, we won charity. It must mean a lot to you.

01:19Well, I've seen lots of changes and some for the better. But we just enjoy ourselves and Fridays are the best day of the week for me.

01:31I run a session for four hours and get lots of people in. Never know who's turning up. But, you know, a different activity every week.

01:41Well, when we met the guys here at the charity a moment ago, such a fantastic amount of people that work and do fantastic work with the charity.

01:50You're just one of them, but you've got the award.

01:52Yes. You know, I do. Everyone helps us. And there are a lot of volunteers and stuff.

02:01And, you know, I'm just absolutely speechless. I was not expecting this at all.

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