This page is dedicated to honour the memory of the late Andrea Coleman as recognised through the Andrea Coleman Medal.

A former volunteer firefighter, Andrea and fellow firefighter Mark Unsworth had been involved in the event since it started with Andrew joining the organising committee in 2014.

Following a short battle with cancer Andrea passed just before the 2017 event. So to honour Andrea’s memory the organising committee with the support of Andrea’s children launched the Andrea Coleman Medal.

“The Andrea Coleman recognises a volunteer showing Andrea’s sense of dedication, hard work, fun, care and genuine compassion for others”

Congratulation to the winners of the Andrea Coleman Medal:

2023 – John Diamond

2022 – Rod Dean

2021 – Mark Borda

2020 – Graham Bender

2019 – Anthea Karseboom

2018 – Matthew Bourn

2017 – Joshua Simmons