CHILDCARE workers were recently honoured at a charity award’s ceremony for making a difference to children and families across the Island.
The Jersey Child Care Trust’s annual awards evening took place at Société Jersiaise.
Three individuals received prizes, including the tenth annual presentation of the Wilma Allan Award, which was created to recognise unassuming individuals who go above and beyond for others. Wilma’s husband Gregor Allan attended the milestone ceremony.
Kira Mildren received the Wilma Allan Award, for her commitment to improving children’s experience at nursery, including supporting those with additional needs.
JCCT CEO Fiona Vacher said: “Kira is someone who makes a profound difference every single day.”
Westmount Day Nursery then received the ‘Pirates and Princesses Award’ for the fourth year running for raising the most funds are part of the JCCT’s fundraising campaign of the same name.
JCCT ambassador Henry Hunt was presented with the Supporter of the Year award for his ongoing advocacy for the trust’s work. He helped launch the charity’s ‘Ambassador Programme’ in 2022.
Dr Alice Bennion, JCCT’s programmes and services director, said of Henry: “This individual has not only been supporting and raising money for Jersey Child Care Trust for a number of years now, but also advocates for the work we do and why it makes such a difference.”
A new award was also announced ahead of next year’s ceremony. The new ‘Outstanding Contribution in Early Years Award’ aims to honour Islanders whose sustained impact has transformed early years care.
