Civic Awards 2009
The Civic Awards, is an award scheme from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. They are presented annually to people who live or work in the borough for extraordinary commitment, dedication, energy and effort in their field or towards achieving a particular goal. This is the third year the awards, sponsored by Serco (the council’s service partner for Streetscene services) have taken place.
The Civic Awards 2009 are now over for this year. Nominations for the Civic Awards 2010 will open in the autumn.
Who were the winners?
From nominations received, five award winners were selected by a Community Awards Panel chaired by the Mayor.
The Awards were presented along with the prizes by the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Mick Long, at the Annual Council Meeting and Reception held on Monday 18 May 2009.
The winners were:
- Brian Wilson – in recognition of his outstanding work with the Welwyn Hatfield Access Group.
- Sean Cox MBE - in appreciation of his work with the Mixed Group, in particular being the driving force behind organising a group of volunteers to deliver Christmas dinner to the lonely and elderly in the borough.
- Hywel Morris – in recognition of his environmental contribution to the local community.
More details of the winners' achievements can be found in the booklet from the Award night.
Speaking at the event, Councillor Mick Long said: “It was a real privilege to be able to recognise people who have done so much for the community, I extend my genuine thanks for your contribution to the borough. The range of achievements and work that takes place in the borough is truly astonishing. My thanks also go to Serco, who continue to play a vital part in supporting this awards scheme.”
What were the prizes?
Each winner received a trophy, a certificate and a cheque for £250. In addition, their names have been entered into an official Civic Awards register where their achievement is recorded for posterity.
Who was on the Community Judging Panel?
The Community Awards Panel that judged the Civic Awards 2009 consisted of the following people:
- Councillor Mick Long, Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield (Chair).
- Phil Braggiotti, Serco Local Government.
- Terry Mitchinson, Editor of the Welwyn Hatfield Times.
- David Ball, University of Hertfordshire.
- Christine Novelli, Chair of the Welwyn Hatfield Inter-Faith Group and Vice-Chair, Welwyn Hatfield Alliance.
- Reg Gwilliam, Welwyn Garden City Rotary Club.
- Tony Silver, Youth Council Representative.
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Previous Civic Awards
Download details of the winners from 2007 here.
Download details of the winners from 2008 here.