The Town Council first introduced the Citizens’ Awards in 2001, as a way of recognising the tremendous work done by the ‘unsung heroes’ of our community.
In 2023 the awards were renamed the Community Heroes Awards and six new award categories were introduced:
⭐️ Neighbour of the Year – Awarded to an individual who has, independently (ie not part of a wider charity organisation) provided exceptional care and support to a Woodley resident or residents within their local community
⭐️ Volunteer of the Year – Awarded to an individual who has, as part of a voluntary or charity organisation, provided exceptional support to the activities of the organisation, making a difference to residents of Woodley
⭐️ Voluntary Group of the Year – Awarded to an organisation that has provided exceptional support and services to Woodley residents
⭐️ Climate Champion of the Year – Awarded to an individual, organisation or group that has made a significant contribution to fighting climate change and / or climate initiatives within the area
⭐️ Young Person of the Year – Awarded to an individual aged 19 or under who, through voluntary activities, has made an exceptional contribution to the Woodley community
⭐️ Mayor’s Outstanding Contribution Award – Awarded by the Mayor to an individual or organisation who they feel have provided an outstanding contribution to the community
Awards are presented by the Town Mayor annually at a Civic Reception, to which the award winners, their family and friends, and the nominators are invited.
Nominations
The awards are for individuals and organisations whose good works benefit an individual or organisation in Woodley. They can be good neighbours, people or organisations who carry out voluntary work, or those who care for people in our community. Nominees can be any age and there is a youth category for nominees aged 19 or under.
If you know an individual or organisation you think deserves recognition for their work in our town, then please complete and submit our online Community Heroes Awards Nomination Form below. The deadline for nominations for the 2025 Community Heroes Awards is 15 December 2024. Please also read the Community Heroes Awards Guidelines before making your nomination.
If you need any assistance completing this form, or would like a hard copy, then please call 0118 969 0356 or email matthew.filmore@woodley.gov.uk.
2023
![David Provins won Environmentalist of the Year for his dedication & devotion to the Friends of Woodford Park](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Janet-Matt-David-scaled-1-440x440.jpg)
![Woodley Volunteers won Voluntary Group of the Year, accepted by chairman Alistair Todd and coordinator Karen Todd](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Janet-Matt-Alistair-Karen-2048x1365-1-440x440.jpg)
![Carolyn Wildman won Volunteer of the Year for her commitment & tireless dedication to Share Woodley](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Carolyn-Matt-Janet-scaled-1-440x440.jpg)
![Lynne Shipton won Volunteer of the Year for creating Chemogiftbags.](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Lynne-Steve-Matt-Janet-2048x1365-1-440x440.jpg)
![Dexter Rosier won Young Person of the Year for raising funds to support various charities.](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Dexter-Matt-Janet-scaled-1-440x440.jpg)
![Rosemary Edgington from Winnersh District Royal British Legion won the Mayor’s Outstanding Contribution Award for her long-term commitment to the poppy appeal in Woodley.](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rosemary-Matt-Janet-scaled-1-440x440.jpg)
2022
![Sue Woodcock was nominated for her endless support for the Me2 Club, especially her enthusiasm and positivity.](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Janet-with-Sue-768x512-1-440x440.jpg)
![Peter Quemard was nominated for his ongoing support training young footballers, particularly goalkeepers, including continued training via Zoom during the lockdowns.](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Janet-Peter-Q-768x512-1-440x440.jpg)
![Peter Armand was nominated for his kindness and care, distributing Metro newspapers after work to those who were shielding and also keeping his eye out for any neighbours in need.](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Janet-Peter-A-768x512-1-440x440.jpg)
![Juliet Sherratt, who co-founded Woodley Lunch Bunch during the first lockdown in March 2020, was also nominated for her outstanding contribution to the scheme.](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Janet-Juliet-768x512-1-440x440.jpg)
![Carolyn Wildman, who has volunteered with the Woodley Lunch Bunch since the first lockdown in March 2020, was nominated for her outstanding contribution to the scheme.](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Janet-Carolyn-768x512-1-440x440.jpg)
![Ronnie Goodberry was nominated for coordinating the Covid 19 Facebook Group and particularly for always going out of his way to help others. The Mayor also chose to award Ronnie Goodberry the Mayor’s Award for his tireless support, drive and determination to always go above and beyond to help.](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Janet-Ronnie-2-768x512-1-440x440.jpg)
![Jackie Goodberry was nominated for her stalwart and ongoing support to Ronnie and the whole of the Covid 19 Facebook Group.](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Janet-Jackie-768x512-1-440x440.jpg)
2020
![Mayor’s Award winner Sam Milligan](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sam-with-Kay-Gilder-768x512-1-440x440.jpg)
![Award winner Philip Barry](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Phillip-barry-200x300-1.jpg)
![Award winner Alistair Todd](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Alistair-Todd-with-Janet-694x1024-1-440x440.jpg)
![Award winners Mandy & Allan Dodd](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Alan-Mandy-Dodd-768x512-1-440x440.jpg)
2019
![Citizen's Awards - Mayor's Award winner with the Town Mayor, Councillor Sam Rahmouni](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CA-2019-Mayors-Award-winner-Colin-Lott.jpeg)
![Citizen's Awards 2019 winners with the Town Mayor, Councillor Sam Rahmouni](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CAwinners-2019.jpeg)
2018
![Citizen's Awards - Mayor's Award winner 2018, Shelagh Flower, with the Town Mayor, Councillor Jenny Cheng](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CA-2018-mayors-award-winner-Shelagh-Flowers.jpeg)
![Citizen's Awards 2018 winners with the Town Mayor, Councillor Jenny Cheng](https://woodley.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CA-2018-award-winners.jpeg)