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BBC Radio Norfolk Make a Difference Awards in pictures

News imageBBC Two women and a man stand on stage in front of a purple back drop with two screens. They are in front of an audience.BBC
BBC Radio Norfolk presenters Chris Goreham, Kayleigh Poacher and Heidi Secker presented the awards

People from all over Norfolk came together at Norwich Castle to celebrate the local BBC radio station's Make a Difference Awards.

The event thanks groups and individuals who make life better for others in their communities.

Winners were announced in eight categories on Thursday, including great neighbour, fundraiser and community group.

New for 2025 was the young hero award, which was handed over to 14-year-old Mateo who picks litter in his village, runs a gardening business and is a member of St John Ambulance's cadets.

Norwich Castle was lit up purple to mark the event, which was the first to be held in the newly restored keep after restoration work.

News imageEleven round tables are on a wooden floor, each has people sitting around them drinking and eating. The lighting is white and purple coloured. The walls of the room are old flint.
News imageThree women stand on a stage in front of a purple background. The woman in the middle has blonde hair, is wearing a white shirt and is speaking into a microphone. She is holding a glass award.
More than 100 people came together in the keep at Norwich Castle
Oksana Hrytsenko has been a parent champion volunteer since 2023, supporting 40 families. She won the volunteer award

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