BBC Radio Somerset's Make a Difference Awards celebrate community champions from across the county.
The awards were hosted by BBC Points West presenter Alex Lovell and BBC Radio Somerset's breakfast show presenter Charlie TaylorA couple who have raised £1.3m for charity after the death of their son were among the winners at BBC Radio Somerset's Make a Difference Awards.Eight awards were presented at a ceremony at the Haynes Motor Museum near Sparkford.
The awards were hosted by BBC Points West presenter Alex Lovell and BBC Radio Somerset's breakfast show presenter Charlie Taylor. Nicky and Neil Halford set up the charity Time is Precious after their son Ben died of a brain tumour.Speaking at the ceremony, Nicky said: "We couldn't do it without all our supporters, the volunteers, every single person."
The winner in the Green category was Terri Pitts, who was recognised for her work in setting up Frome's Community Fridge, the first of its kind in the country.Accepting the award, Ms Pitts said: "If every town copied us and did it in their town we could save so much food waste and people wouldn't go hungry."Follow BBC West on
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