Awards Review: Nursery World Awards 2009 - A very good time was had by all

Children's television presenter Michaela Strachan hosted the evening along with 'Voice of the Balls', National Lottery announcer Alan Dedicoat.

Comedy duo Big Howard and Little Howard provided entertainment, and even after a three course meal no one could resist the temptation of the chocolate fountain.

The Nursery of the Year was named as Reflections Nursery in West Sussex, while the award for Nursery Chain of the Year went to Kids 1st Day Nurseries, Gateshead.

For the full results, see the awards supplement in last week's issue, or visit www.nurseryworldawards.com.

1. The Ballroom - the setting for the 2009 Nursery World Awards. 2. Working with Parents: Windham Nursery School; 3. Business Development: Stone Eden Nursery School; 4. Nursery Food: Red Hen Day Nursery. 5. Inclusive Practice: EAL Speaking and Listening Cass Child and Family Centre; 6. Lincolnshire Birth to Five Service's puppet Louis enjoys the chocolate fountain; 7. Newcomer of the Year: Gemma Bohr, Dizzy Ducks Day Nursery; 8. Childminder of the Year: Joyce Heard; 9. Trainer of the Year: Sue Gascoyne, Play to Z; 10. Nursery Practitioner of the Year: Sarah Breingan, Forbes Nursery; 11. Early Years Professional of the Year: Catherine Flynn, Rompers Nursery; 12. Nursery Manager of the Year: Emma Graham, Busy Bears, Durham; 13. Pre-School of the Year: Kennford Playbox; 14. Nursery Chain of the Year: Kids 1st Day Nurseries; 15. School Early Years Team of the Year: Freemantle School; 16. Lifetime Achievement Award: Wendy Scott; 17. Nursery of the Year: Reflections Nurseries; 18. Local Authority Early Years Team of the Year: Lincolnshire Birth to Five Service.