Civic Awards
Royal Wootton Bassett Civic Award Nominations
Each year, Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council host a Civic Award Evening, where individuals, businesses and community groups, sports clubs etc are recognised for their contributions to our town and community.
Our 2024 recipients included John Bower and Roger Smith. Please see below on their award details.
Past recipients include Mike Neville, Liz Eastgate, Jenn White, Thomas Woodhouse, Mark Wightman, Chris Elias, Paul Harrison, the Alstowe family, Joan Indge, Owen Collier, Francis Watkins – the full list is available here.
The Town Council are now looking for nominations for potential recipients for our 2025 event, to be hosted in March 2025. All nominations will be reviewed by Town Councillors at a future meeting, before a final list is agreed.
So, come on Bassett, do you know anyone who should be recognised with a Civic Award for the contribution they make, and the positive impact they have in our community?
It could be a business or an employee, someone who makes a difference to the environment and climate change, or a young carer working hard to support a member of their family, someone who has achieved at sports, or a sports coach who inspires others, a teacher, teaching assistant, caretaker or lunch-time supervisor, or someone who has spent years volunteering their time to help others.
We know there are hundreds of people in our community who make a real difference, let’s ensure they are recognised!
Please send your nomination, explaining who the person is, the group or business they are part of, length of time they have been involved, and why you think they should be recognised, to enquiries@royalwoottonbassett.gov.uk for the attention of Mark Hopkins, Chief Officer.
2024
Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council proudly presented the prestigious Civic Awards for another year running on Tuesday 16th April 2024.
The worthy recipients for outstanding service to the community included John Bower who was awarded for being an active volunteer for the Canal Trust for over 30 years and Roger Smith for his dedication and involvement in the Museum Group ensuring the museum has gone from strength to strength.
2023
Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council was delighted to present the prestigious Civic Awards, an Inspirational Legacy Award and the Freeman Medal to members of our community on Tuesday 25th April 2023.
Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council is sure that everyone can all agree that these four individuals deserve every recognition of their fantastic support of our lovely town and its people.
The recipients were: –
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Alan Butler
Civic Award
Alan Butler received his award for his outstanding service to the community through his Runvember Challenge. The Runvember Challenge is in its 10th Year and has helped raise thousands of pounds supporting the homeless.
Frances Watkins
Civic Award
Frances Watkins was given the award for her outstanding service to the community through the uniform initiative. Frances has helped organise over 8000 pieces of uniform for families across Royal Wootton Bassett, regularly doing 10-20 loads of washing a week and picking and packing every item.
Chris Wannell
Inspirational Legacy Award
An Inspirational was given to the late Chris Wannell. Chris left behind a lasting legacy of over 40 years dedicated service. Chris was a Town Councillor for many years, twice Mayor, twice Mayor’s consort, a district councillor and a retained fireman. Chris was a pillar of the community, was well known for his support of charitable causes and commitment to the Town. Chris’s family received the Award.
Johnathan Bourne
Freeman Medal
Royal Wootton Bassett’s first Freeman of the Town, Johnathan Bourne, was awarded his medal on the evening following his dedication ceremony that took place in July 2021. Johnathan was granted Freedom of the Town in recognition for an outstanding 32 years of service to Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council.