Community Champion Awards

The Community Champion Awards are an opportunity to say thank you to people who have done something special for their local community and will honour those individuals and community groups who have gone above and beyond to support residents throughout West Berkshire this year.  

The award categories for 2025 are as follows (click on the name for each award category to read the criteria):

• The Pat Eastop MBE Junior Citizen of the Year  [118KB]
• Volunteer of the Year [118KB]
• Community Group of the Year [142KB]
• Lifetime Achievement Award [136KB]

Please make sure you read the criteria and these Hints and tips for a successful nomination [184KB] before submitting your nomination to increase your chance of success!

You will be prompted to confirm you have read and agree to the Community Champion Awards Privacy Notice [336KB] .
 

Nominations are now open - Click Here to Nominate!

Hard copy forms are also available by calling the team on: 01635 503937 or click here to email with your contact details.

The closing date for nominations is Monday 1 December 2025.
 

The winners will be presented with their awards at a ceremony in early 2026 - date to be confirmed. 

Councillor Tony Vickers, Chairman of West Berkshire Council, said:

"The Community Champion Awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the volunteers who give their time, energy, and care to support others. These are the people who quietly strengthen our communities, whether through local groups, neighbourhood initiatives, or simply lending a helping hand. I encourage everyone to nominate someone whose kindness and commitment deserve to be recognised."

Who to contact:

• Email: Email our Community Champion Team
• Phone: 01635 503973

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