Eleanor Mitchell

Eleanor Mitchell has been nominated for the award for Arts Contribution of the Year, sponsored by Moonpig.

She is both a dance teacher at the family-run dance school Music Box and a mother to a one-year-old child, dedicated equally to both her work and family. 

Eleanor’s nominator, who would like to remain anonymous, said: ‘She runs all her classes with a baby strapped to her chest, showing her commitment to Music Box, even having to cut maternity leave short to get back into her dance classes. She’s done so much for the community. She sticks up for what is right, adapts and overcomes, and the arts contribution that comes not only from Eleanor but the whole Music Box staff is nothing but magical.’

‘It’s definitely surprising,’ said Eleanor after hearing about the nomination, believing she has not done much, as her life is running the dance school and taking care of her family.

‘I’m nothing without them and I don’t deserve anything alone,’ said Eleanor, wanting every member of Music Box staff to be acknowledged in all the work they put into the dance school, not just her. 

In the 17 years Music Box has been running, Eleanor and the team have experienced many challenges and changes.

‘It was a big challenge keeping the family feel and expanding the business,’ said Eleanor.

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Alex Lock, Jonny Woodhard, and Tom Oakman

Alex Lock, Jonny Woodhard, and Tom Oakman have been nominated for the Arts Contribution of the Year award, sponsored by Moonpig.

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Ben Fiore has been nominated for the Arts Contribution of the Year award, sponsored by Moonpig.

Brynmor Timms

Brynmor Timms has been nominated for the Arts Contribution award, sponsored by Moonpig.

Charlie Hodder

Charlie Hodder has been nominated for the Arts Contribution of the Year award, sponsored by Moonpig.

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Cheshire Dramatic Arts Academy has been nominated for the Arts Contribution of the Year award, sponsored by Moonpig.

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Clermont Interiors, Guernsey Arts, and Meg Marett have been nominated for the Arts Contribution award, sponsored by Moonpig.

Darren Alderton

Darren Alderton has been nominated for Arts Contribution of the Year award, sponsored by Moonpig.

Guernsey Street Festival

The Guernsey Street FestivalL has been nominated for the Arts Contribution award, sponsored by Moonpig.

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James Colmer has been nominated for Arts Contribution of the Year, sponsored by Moonpig.

Jenny Falla

Jenny Falla has been nominated for the Arts Contribution award, sponsored by Moonpig.

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Mark Guillou has been nominated for the Arts Contribution award, sponsored by Moonpig.

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Penelope Dawes

Penelope Dawes has been nominated for the Arts Contribution award, sponsored by Moonpig.

Rachael Bearder

Rachael Bearder has been nominated for the Arts Contribution award, sponsored by Moonpig.

Ross Le Brun

Ross Le Brun has been nominated for the Arts Contribution award, sponsored by Moonpig.

Sarah Hansmann Rouxel

Sarah Hansmann Rouxel has been nominated for the Arts Contribution of the Year award, sponsored by Moonpig.

Tiffany Anna Matthews

Tiffany Anna Matthews has been nominated for Arts Contribution, sponsored by Moonpig.