CROSSWORD No 1,171

[Khal6]

8) Presented in recognition of merit (7)
10) Proverb suggesting that hope may be near, even when things seem bleak (3,7,4,2,4,6,3,4)
2) Source of supply, stock (4)
9) Absurd, pointless (11)

Much obliged.

[janbee]

2 fund

[Sandy-Wroe]

10 The darkest hour is just before the dawn

[bookbinder]

8 awarded

[boxtops]

10 - The darkest hour is just before the dawn
2 - fund

[bookbinder]

8 diploma

[Lie-in King]

You Mag

8a Awarded
10, 14, 23a & 17d The darkest hour is just before the dawn
2d Fund
9d Meaningless

[bookbinder]

9 meaningless