Nominees and guests on the red carpet

A lot more than 110 visitors gathered for the 3rd Indies awards on Thursday (Nov 18), organised and hosted by the Bishop’s Stortford Unbiased to honour the champions, heroes and stalwarts of the community community.

Just before they took their seats in the auditorium at South Mill Arts for the awards ceremony, the assorted nominees, their friends, sponsors’ reps and Indie team mingled in the foyer at the South Street location and posed for photos on the purple carpet taken by photographer Vikki Lince.

This is a variety of pics of people who had been joyful to be ‘papped’…

Wheatsheaf publican Michelle Brace, right – winner of the Business Personality category sponsored by Nockolds – and close friend Zoe Scripps. Pic: Vikki Lince
Wheatsheaf publican Michelle Brace, ideal – winner of the Business Character class sponsored by Nockolds – and shut buddy Zoe Scripps. Pic: Vikki Lince
Young Carer winner Cameron Kephalas, 11 on Wednesday (Nov 24), with younger brother Connor, 7, mum Lydia and her partner Oliver Hendrick. Pic: Vikki Lince
Younger Carer winner Cameron Kephalas, 11 on Wednesday (Nov 24), with younger brother Connor, 7, mum Lydia and her spouse Oliver Hendrick. Pic: Vikki Lince
Daniel Robinson and Sons guests, from left, Scott Goody, James Harrigan, Nigel Appleby and managing director Gary Neill. Pic: Vikki Lince
Daniel Robinson and Sons guests, from still left, Scott Goody, James Harrigan, Nigel Appleby and managing director Gary Neill. Pic: Vikki Lince
Jackie and Perry Colman, of Hair by Elements and Urban Spa, were highly commended in the Business Personality category (sponsored by Nockolds). Pic: Vikki Lince
Jackie and Perry Colman, of Hair by Aspects and Urban Spa, were being really counseled in the Business Personality category (sponsored by Nockolds). Pic: Vikki Lince
Green Award sponsors Golf World Stansted – Rofu Miah, Emma Pharaoh, Abdus Sabur and Sharif Shuhel Hussain. Pic: Vikki Lince
Environmentally friendly Award sponsors Golfing Environment Stansted – Rofu Miah, Emma Pharaoh, Abdus Sabur and Sharif Shuhel Hussain. Pic: Vikki Lince
David Lee estate agents sponsored Child of Courage – David Kirby, left, and wife Laura and Lee O'Brien and wife Amy. Pic: Vikki Lince
David Lee estate agents sponsored Little one of Bravery – David Kirby, left, and wife Laura and Lee O’Brien and spouse Amy. Pic: Vikki Lince
Community Champion nominee Janet Bellingham, of High Wych, with husband Ron. Pic: Vikki Lince
Group Champion nominee Janet Bellingham, of High Wych, with partner Ron. Pic: Vikki Lince
Young sports personality nominee Luke Dunham, 13, with dad Chris. Pic: Vikki Lince
Younger sports activities individuality nominee Luke Dunham, 13, with dad Chris. Pic: Vikki Lince
Genmar IT sponsored Unsung Hero – from left, Jamie Baker, director James Moore, Ellis Moore and Saskia Jardine. Pic: Vikki Lince
Genmar IT sponsored Unsung Hero – from remaining, Jamie Baker, director James Moore, Ellis Moore and Saskia Jardine. Pic: Vikki Lince
Tees Law representatives, from left, Kay Piper (partner), Fiona Lane, Caroline Metcalf (partner) and Catherine Banks. Pic: Vikki Lince
Tees Legislation reps, from still left, Kay Piper (lover), Fiona Lane, Caroline Metcalf (lover) and Catherine Banking companies. Pic: Vikki Lince
Manor Fields Primary School head Helen Smith and husband Richard, a trustee of Citizens Advice East Herts and trustee and treasurer of Grove Cottage. Pic: Vikki Lince
Manor Fields Key School head Helen Smith and husband Richard, a trustee of Citizens Advice East Herts and trustee and treasurer of Grove Cottage. Pic: Vikki Lince
Community Champion winner Zara Skidmore and partner Steven Baird. Pic: Vikki Lince
Community Champion winner Zara Skidmore and associate Steven Baird. Pic: Vikki Lince
Bishop's Stortford mayor Cllr Keith Warnell and his wife Linda. Pic: Vikki Lince
Bishop’s Stortford mayor Cllr Keith Warnell and his spouse Linda. Pic: Vikki Lince
Rayden Solicitors sponsored Person of Courage – from left, Rosalind Fitzgerald, Abby Westell and Marc Etherington. Pic: Vikki Lince
Rayden Solicitors sponsored Particular person of Bravery – from still left, Rosalind Fitzgerald, Abby Westell and Marc Etherington. Pic: Vikki Lince
Citizens Advice East Herts team, from left, Elaine Connor, Karen Lawrence and Rachael Williamson with trustee Richard Smith. Pic: Vikki Lince
Citizens Advice East Herts team, from left, Elaine Connor, Karen Lawrence and Rachael Williamson with trustee Richard Smith. Pic: Vikki Lince
Rotary Club of Bishop's Stortford – from left, David Earl, president Brian Morgan, Kath Scarlett and husband Peter, who won Outstanding Achievement. Pic: Vikki Lince
Rotary Club of Bishop’s Stortford – from left, David Earl, president Brian Morgan, Kath Scarlett and husband Peter, who gained Outstanding Accomplishment. Pic: Vikki Lince
Owner Jane Rose and manager Alice Boswell-Banks of Amelia Rose Beauticians, highly commended for Customer Service. Pic: Vikki Lince
Owner Jane Rose and supervisor Alice Boswell-Banking institutions of Amelia Rose Beauticians, hugely recommended for Customer Service. Pic: Vikki Lince
Unsung Hero winner Dr Sian Stanley and her mother Gail. Pic: Vikki Lince
Unsung Hero winner Dr Sian Stanley and her mother Gail. Pic: Vikki Lince
Green Award winner Simon Baker with Gaynor Purton, left, and Diane Scheffer. Pic: Vikki Lince
Environmentally friendly Award winner Simon Baker with Gaynor Purton, still left, and Diane Scheffer. Pic: Vikki Lince
Stort Chemicals MD Richard Gilkes and fellow director and sister Emma Marchant. Pic: Vikki Lince
Stort Chemical substances MD Richard Gilkes and fellow director and sister Emma Marchant. Pic: Vikki Lince
Emily Ferris, second left, community engagement co-ordinator, and her colleagues from Stansted Airport. Pic: Vikki Lince
Emily Ferris, 2nd remaining, local community engagement co-ordinator, and her colleagues from Stansted Airport. Pic: Vikki Lince
Nockolds MD Darren Hayward with colleagues Rachel Davis, Helen Burrowes and Abi Davis. Pic: Vikki Lince
Nockolds MD Darren Hayward with colleagues Rachel Davis, Helen Burrowes and Abi Davis. Pic: Vikki Lince
From left, Birchwood High School's head of design and techonology John Stephens with colleagues Charlie Munro and Paul Osbourne. Pic: Vikki Lince
From remaining, Birchwood Large School’s head of layout and techonology John Stephens with colleagues Charlie Munro and Paul Osbourne. Pic: Vikki Lince
2021 Indies sponsors panel (53224213)
2021 Indies sponsors panel (53224213)
The 2021 Indies community awards at South Mill Arts on Thursday November 18 (53222685)
The 2021 Indies community awards at South Mill Arts on Thursday November 18 (53222685)