Key workers, great neighbours and volunteers are celebrated at the BBC's Make a Difference awards.
Community champions have been honoured in an award scheme run by the BBC.
Winners were announced in eight categories to recognise bravery, a great neighbour and volunteers, among others. The other finalists received Highly Commended awards.Emma Thomas, who runs The Hygiene Bank Medway, distributes about 800kgs of products a month to people in desperate need of hygiene essentials.The Dover smART Project, run by Dawn Foulkes and Laura Graham, supports more than 200 young carers and older people, using art in a group setting, and by providing remote care packages.
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