The stage is set, and the anticipation is intense as the nominations for this year’s most prestigious awards evening have been announced.

This annual Humberside Fire and Rescue Service Recognition Awards promises to be an event that shines a spotlight on hard work, commitment, and unsung heroes.

After months of careful deliberation, the judging panel has handpicked nominees who have delivered outstanding performances and contributed to keeping communities in the Humber area safe.

The nominees:

Innovation Award 2023

• Alfi Gozacan

• Jo Mann

• Nigel Wilson

Most Influential Person Award 2023

• Robin Puplett

• Simon Rhodes

• Anne Stott

Partnership of the Year 2023

• Corporate Parenting North Lincolnshire Council

• Home First

• Jennifer Czapla, Zurich Insurance

Team of the Year 2023

• Hull Protection

• On-Call Support

• Road Safety

Full-Time/Control Watch of the Year 2023 (sponsored by Scania)

• Calvert Lane Blue Watch

• Scunthorpe Green Watch

On-Call Fire Station of the Year 2023

• Crowle

• Scunthorpe On-Call

Colleague of the Year (sponsored by PBI Performance Products)

• Aaron Bore

• Alex Bampton

• Lyndsay Howden

Unsung Hero Award 2023 (sponsored by Capsticks)

• Marcel Heag

• Craig and Lewis Smith

• Christopher Stork

Chief’s Award 2023 (sponsored by Howdens)

• Will be announced during the evening.

Each nominee has shown exceptional qualities and the awards evening promises to be a night of glamour and excitement.

This year’s Recognition Awards will be held at The MKM Stadium, on Friday 10 November. The evening will celebrate the outstanding work and dedication of staff, partners, and members of the community.

This evening is sponsored by Howdens, Scania, PBI Performance Products and Capsticks, without their generosity this truly remarkable event would not happen!