The team at FoRCE are delighted and honoured to have been chosen as finalists in the Pride In Medway Awards 2025. We're delighted that the work of our volunteers has been recognised in the Environment Hero category for contributing to the health and beauty of Medway's precious green spaces.
Receiving the certificate on behalf of our Friends and Members at the Gala Dinner on the 4th of April were Terry (Chair), Natalie (Communications), Jacques (Membership) and Will (Acting Secretary). They were also presented with Zero Hero badges, Pride in Medway medallions, and a note detailing the achievements that earned us the nomination: "We are very proud to recognise you as a Zero Hero for your dedication to protecting and enhancing Rochester's green spaces & riverbanks. Your regular clean-ups are really tackling pollution along Medway river and also protecting wildlife. Your efforts have made Medway a cleaner community!"
Terry said of the event "The reception was a vibrant hubbub, we were surprised and delighted at the flash mob put on by the students, who were dancing in the aisles and really lifted everybody’s spirits; we were enchanted by the Rock Choir’s renditions, and we were moved by the amazing stories about our fellow finalists. We're incredibly grateful to our hosts and the sponsors for the event."
The nomination and award are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Friends, Members and Volunteers. If you'd like to join them, why not become a Friend or Member to support our valuable work, or attend one of our volunteer sessions? With your help, we can keep contributing to making Medway a place we can all take pride in.