Celebrating the people who make our county extraordinary

Celebrating the people who make our county extraordinary Ellis Whitehou… Tue, 10/13/2026 - 10:44 13 October 2026 Chairman, Councillor Karen McIvor Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Pride of Essex Awards at Anglia Ruskin University, where we came together to celebrate some of the remarkable people and organisations who make our county such a special place. The awards have been recognising Essex’s unsung heroes for over three decades, shining a light on those who make a difference through kindness, courage and service to others. Every year, the Pride of Essex Awards remind us that