The winners of the Bucks Herald's Pride in Aylesbury Awards were announced at a ceremony at the Civic Centre.

Broken into nine categories, the 25 shortlisted nominees waited to see if their name was called as former Eastenders actor Ricky Groves presented each winner with their award.

The winners were as follows:

Sponsored by Bucks Economic and Learning Partnership, School of the Year – Bearbrook Community School

Sponsored by Fresh Design, Community Project of the Year – Aylesbury Tennis Club.

Sponsored by Buckinghamshire County Council, Best Child Carer – Rosie's Little People.

Sponsored by Friars Square Shopping Centre, Service with a smile – Dr Elizabeth Williamson

Sponsored by National Enterprise Academy, Young Achiever – James Dehavillande

Sponsored The Aylesbury Vale Academy, Child of Courage - Lucy Chenery

Sponsored by Thames Valley Police and AVDC, Making Aylesbury Safer – James Cobley

Sponsored by the Bucks Herald, Adult Achiever – Shoshana Willetts

Sponsored by Buckinghamshire Community Foundation, Best Voluntary Organisation – Bucks Vision

And finally, the last category that was voted for by the Bucks Herald readers, is the People's Choice Award - won by Lucy Chenery.

Despite suffering learning difficulties, Lucy recently swam 800 metres in record time and is an inspiration to other youngsters who are faced with adversity.