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Stamma Scoops Three Awards in Third Sector Excellence Awards 2020
Stamma picked up three top honours at the Third Sector Excellence Awards this week.
The charity won the awards for Brand Development, Chair of the Year and Volunteer of the Year at the ceremony, which this year was held online. The awards were for:-
Brand Development, created by the agency Zag.
Judges said, "Stamma, the British Stammering Association, was our clear winner. This brand development was original, clever and a complete transformation."
Tim Fell was named Chair of the Year, with the judges recognising him as “An inspiring and hands-on Chair, using his professional expertise and lived experience to connect with members and drive forward a rebrand.”
John Russell was named Volunteer of the Year
Judges said, “John's passion and dedication are evident here. Such dedication needs recognition and demonstrates the impact that one person can have on such an important cause.”
In accepting the prizes on behalf of the charity, Tim and John, Jane Powell, Stamma Chief executive said, "These awards are a lovely recognition and vindication of the whole organisation who have driven and sustained it for over 40 years. Cheers to John, to Tim, and to all of our members, volunteers, trustees, staff, past and present for an awesome organisation."
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Research suggests that 8% of people will stammer at some point in their lives with up to 3% of UK adults describing themselves as currently having a stammer. The British Stammering Association seeks to create a society where people who stammer can fulfill their potential and enjoy respect and consideration. The charity offers support, information, advice and resources to those who stammer and their families as well as educators, employers and speech and language therapists. Founded in 1978, The British Stammering Association began trading as Stamma in 2019. For more information visit Stamma.org. Registered Charity Numbers 1089967 / SC038866.
