There were 14 winners at the 2012 Proud of Barnsley awards who were chosen by a panel of judges from more than 300 nominations.
The winners were:
Young Superstar - Teenage ballet-dancing sensation Tala Lee-Turton who is studying at the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow.
Young Entrepreneur - schoolgirl Jade Bryan who has launched her own cupcake business.
Young Apprentice - champion bricklayer Jason Whitehead.
Triumph Over Adversity - brain tmour sufferer and charity fundraiser Peter Wilkinson.
Sporting Achievement - vetaran boxing coach Fred Gummerson.
School of the Year - Summer Lane Primary.
Good Neighbour - Dorothy Kirby who looks after residents at the Hillcrest Community Centre.
Emergency Services Worker - Police officer Chris Thompson who rescued a woman from a burning home.
Community Group - Barnsley Street Pastors who help town centre revellers.
Children's Champion - Barnsley Parents and Carers' Forum.
Carer of the Year - Diane McNulty.
Green Award - recycled fashion designers Hannah Jones and Kimberley Robertshaw.
Exceptional Achievement - Dementia support worker Linda Pattison
Volunteer of the Year - charity fundraiser Louise Jones.
