COMMUNITY heroes were crowned in the first ever Pride of Cumbria awards which took place last Thursday. The awards, which are ran by Newsquest s the News & Star, The Mail, The Cumberland News, The Westmorland Gazette, the Times & Star, The Whitehaven News and the Cumberland and Westmorland Gazette were designed to help thank those in the community who help to make Cumbria the amazing place that it is. The night was hosted in a virtual capacity by radio DJ Danny Matthews, best known for presenting on Heart - formerly The Bay. After an introductory message from Newsquest’s Regional Group Editor Vanessa Sims, Danny Matthews introduced those who made the shortlist for all 11 categories, which included; Neighbour of the Year, Young Person of the Year, Community Business of the Year, Charity of the Year, NHS Worker of the Year, Caring for the Community Award, Covid-19 Community Champion, Education Hero of the Year, Keyworker of the Year and Community Group of the Year.