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Newquay Town Council's Community Awards

The Newquay Town Council Community Awards Scheme will be open to individuals or community groups and its purpose is to recognise those unsung heroes living, working or studying in Newquay, who have made an exceptional difference by helping to put the spirit into the community and improving the quality of life for others. The Mayor will present the award(s), if any, on the occasion of the Annual Town Meeting which is held on *insert date and time*.

List of Awards

  • Outstanding Individual Citizen Award
  • Outstanding Group Award
  • Outstanding Young Person Award
  • Mayor's Award

Criteria for Awards

The awards are for those who make an outstanding contribution to the community. They recognise an individual or community and voluntary groups who have made a positive difference to the local community; or to people who make an extra effort to bring the community together; or those who go out of their way to help others or a charity in their own time. In the case of the Young Person Award the upper age limit is 18 years of age.

Nominations can be submitted for a wide range of endeavours including:

  • Community Involvement - such as delivering an innovation or idea that makes
  • a profound impact in aid of the community.
  • Providing extraordinary service to the Community - Going the extra mile.
  • Selfless actions that affect/involve others to improve the quality of life.
  • An outstanding achievement – for example, an act of bravery.
  • Gained exceptional recognition for Newquay at Regional/National level.
  • Outstanding achievement in their field - such as sports or culture.
  • Significantly improving the environment of the town.

Who Can Nominate?

With the exception of the Mayor's Award, which will be nominated by the Mayor, anyone can nominate an individual or group.

Who Can Be Nominated?

Newquay Town Council – Office Policy/Procedure Document