Tell us about your everyday hero through mayor's awards

Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr Adrian Mather has launched this year’s Mayor’s Honour Awards to recognise people who make an outstanding contribution to their community.

The Mayor’s Honour Awards is open to adults, children, young people and community groups who work, live, study or provide services in Wokingham Borough. Each winning individual receives a lapel badge and certificate and group recipients will receive a shield and certificate at a thank you event next year.

Cllr Mather and Deputy Mayor Cllr Carol Jewell will select worthy winners from those nominated by members of the public and announce them at full council meetings, which are usually held five times a year.

Cllr Mather said: “It is always a joy to read through the nominations and it makes it incredibly difficult to pick a handful of winners from the many exceptional contributions being made by people every day across the borough. What may seem ordinary to you may actually be the act of selflessness, bravery or dedication that we are looking for, so if you know someone who deserves to be recognised, write to us and they may be chosen. I look forward to meeting and congratulating the winners at our thank you event next year.”

Examples of nominated people can include fosterers, volunteers, carers, teachers and employees. For children and young people, the Borough Mayor would like to hear about individuals who have overcome a difficult situation or have outstanding achievements, such as in sport or the arts.

Nomination process

The deadlines for nominating an individual or organisation are 1 September, 1 November and 1 January. 

Nominations should be no longer than 100 words and should set out why the nominee should be considered for the award. The nominee's full name, contact details, such as their email address and telephone number, should also be included in the entry. To nominate an individual or group, email the mayor’s office at mayoralsupport@wokingham.gov.uk.

Selection process

Both the Borough Mayor and Deputy Mayor will review nominations on a regular basis. Once their decision has been made, all recipients will be informed by email or letter.

The certificates will be awarded at the Mayor’s Voluntary Sector Thank You event in spring 2024. The council will announce more details on this event in due course.