NHS Hero nominee – Arun Pherwani
Pioneering vascular surgery, believed to be the first operation of its type in the UK, has given a young woman her life back. Now UHNM consultant vascular surgeon Arun Pherwani has been nominated as an NHS Hero in…
“Staffordshire University has been a longtime supporter of the Heroes Awards and now organises this celebration, sponsored by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and two of the region’s leading businesses, of some of the outstanding people living, working and studying in our communities.
“As a Civic University committed to improving the quality of life of people living within the county and the wider region we hope to engage with the winners and see how we can help them on their personal journey or work with them to bring about continued improvements for our communities.”
“It’s a privilege to be involved in the Your Heroes Awards once again this year.
“Stoke-on-Trent and the wider North Staffordshire area have so many brave and selfless people who put others first. It is only right that we recognise and give our heartfelt thanks to these unsung heroes.
“Through their selflessness they help to make Stoke-on-Trent the warmest and friendliest of cities. We can all draw inspiration from and take pride in the amazing stories uncovered by the Your Heroes Awards.”
“I was in the audience at the last Your Heroes Awards and experienced just how powerful and moving this community awards campaign is.
“Your Heroes celebrates unsung heroes who may otherwise go unrecognised. I am delighted that GivEnergy is now able to be a sponsor and I look forward to being on the judging panel.”
“Having been in the audience for the Your Heroes Awards and witnessed the power it has to reach right into the heart of communities to recognise the very best of us I am delighted that Woolcool is now able to be a sponsor.”
“The Your Heroes Awards campaign is one of the most important events on the Civic calendar because it celebrates the people and organisations that are, quite genuinely, the glue which bind our communities together.
"We are proud to share the stories of these humbling, unassuming individuals and groups – and highlight what a remarkable, friendly and inspiring place we live in. I am grateful to the sponsors and supporting partners who make Your Heroes possible.
"Ain’t no party like a Your Heroes party!”