Leicester Group Win President's Award

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Chairperson Chris Hunt accepts the award

Leicester Group topped off its best ever performance in the President's awards by winning the overall prize.

The President's Awards, announced each year at the National Local Groups Conference are the local group equivalent of the Oscars. Prizes are awarded in eight categories, each reflecting a different area of group activities. The group achieving the best overall performance is rewarded with the main prize.

Leicester secured first place in the Publicity and Fundraising categories and won the Best Website category for the second year running. With support from other areas this was sufficient gain the overall title and total prize money of £160.

Accepting the award on behalf of the group, Chris Hunt gave credit to his fellow committee members, event organisers and rank-and-file members for their efforts over the year.