The second annual VML Awards were held in the beautiful surroundings of St Marie’s church in Widnes. The awards, which are voted for by the members, are given annually in six categories. The results were (winner in bold) :
Over 18 Male Ryan McDonald Adam Choat Reuben Austin
Over 18 Female Terri Taylor Claire Barker Helen Jenkinson
Under 18 Male George Rees Michael Clark Julian Keith Stewart
Under 18 Female Leah Smith Kaytie Jones Amy Jones
Rising Star Leah Smith Reuben Austin Reece Moss
Most Improved Young Member – Sam Bignall
Richard Bamber Award – awarded for services to the Arts in Halton
Widnes Vikings Community Team
Our highest award is the VML fellowship, awarded to an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to the aims of the organisation. This year there were three recipients:
Lexi Littler – for contributions to stage management and workshops
Gillian Orrett – for contributions to choreography
Karl Llorca – for contributions to sign language interpreting