Time to choose your community champion in Thatcham

Applications are now open for Thatcham’s Community Awards.

Members of the public are invited by Thatcham Town Council to nominate exceptional individuals, groups and businesses that have made a difference in the community.

The winners will be invited by Thatcham mayor Suzanne Adamantos to receive their award at the Annual Town Meeting in April.

Mrs Adamantos said: “Since becoming mayor, I’ve been inspired by the incredible community groups and volunteers in and around Thatcham.

“Their tireless efforts and enthusiasm make our town a better, more caring place. I’m excited to read the nominations.”

A panel of councillors will review all nominations and select winners based on the criteria outlined below.

The award categories for 2025 are:

Community Contributor Award

This award recognises individuals, charities or organisations which provide outstanding service for the wellbeing of residents, demonstrate exceptional community spirit and civic responsibility.

Volunteer Champion Award

This category honours a volunteer who has gone above and beyond for the community.

Environmental Champion Award

This award is for individuals, businesses or organisations who have made a positive environmental impact in Thatcham through either volunteering, reducing waste, recycling initiatives, wildlife conservation, green projects or raising environmental awareness.

Inspiring Young Person Award

This category recognises people under 25 who have made an outstanding contribution to their community or achieved personal accomplishments that have brought pride to Thatcham.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This prestigious award honours someone who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment over a significant period, whether through volunteering, involvement in a project, or creating a legacy.

Their efforts must have delivered long-term benefits to the community.

Previous winners of civic or community awards are eligible for consideration.

Visit https://thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk/communityawards2025 for nomination forms and full details of the judging criteria.

Paper copies of the application form can be picked up from the town council offices in Brownsfield Road.

Applications close at noon on Thursday, March 20.

Anyone can submit a nomination, provided the nominee meets the relevant criteria.

Nominees do not have to live or be based in the Thatcham parish, but their contributions must primarily benefit the parish or its residents.

Click here to read last year’s winners.