
Steering Group

Chair
Frank Stretton
Frank is a businessman and a partner in Ulverston-based PR and Communications company 32West who are organising this year's Heart of Ulverston Awards.

Mayor of Ulverston
Graham Scrogham
Graham is the Mayor of Ulverston and caretaker of Ulverston's beloved Sir John Barrow Monument. He joins the steering group for the first time this year

Headline Sponsor - Bender UK
Ruby Kelly
Ruby is a digital marketing executive at Bender UK. The business has become one of the headline sponsors of the awards.

Health representative
Gerry Murray
Well-known local GP Gerry Murray sits on the panel as a representative of the health sector in the town and been involved in Heart of Ulverston for many years.

Rector of Ulverston
Madi Simpson
Reverend Simpson is a well-known face in the town, especially to worshippers at Ulverston Parish Church where she is rector.

Headline Sponsor - Ulverston BID
Jan Hancock
Jan work's hard to make Ulverston town centre the best version of itself via the BID, of which she is Chair.

Town Council representative
Jackie Drake
Jackie Drake sits on Ulverston Town Council and the Lake District National Park Authority. She joins the steering group for the first year in 2025.

Education representative
Richard Butler
Richard has been involved in the Heart of Ulverston Awards for many years. He is best known for his role teaching the performing arts at UVHS.

Headline Sponsor - Siemens Energy
Dennis Round
Dennis represents our headline sponsor, Siemens Energy and sits on the steering group as a member of our business community.
Nominate your community hero today
You can nominate someone for a Heart of Ulverston Award by heading to our nomination form here.