Winners from the Knutsford Town Awards in 2022
The spotlight is being shone on Knutsford’s community heroes this month as the shortlist for the 10th annual Knutsford Town Awards has been announced.
The awards recognise the work undertaken by individuals, community groups and businesses for the benefit of the Knutsford community.
An award ceremony will be hosted at Knutsford Little Theatre on Wednesday 15th March from 7pm as part of the annual town meeting.
Town mayor Cllr Mike Houghton commented: “I know we say this every year but everyone on the shortlist should be incredibly proud that someone has taken the time to put their name forward for recognition for what they do for Knutsford and I am really looking forward to celebrating their achievements with them at the awards ceremony later this month.”
This year’s shortlist is as follows:
Civic Award (3 awards)
Three Civic Awards are presented to individuals who give their time voluntarily to undertake work in the community. There are seven people shortlisted for these awards this year:
– Judy Clifford
– Joe Godden
– Gemma Jackson
– Rob Lyons
– Ken and Louise Rhodes
– Claire Sawyer
Business Award
One business will be recognised with the Business Award, which goes to a company or business leader who has supported or worked with the community. Four businesses are in the running for the 2023 award:
– Detaljer
– Dan Belcher, Guys Barbers Knutsford
– Morgan Edwards
– Tatton Perk
Community Award
The Community Award goes to a community organisation, and this year three worthy groups have been shortlisted:
– Knutsford and District Talking Newspaper
– The Welcome
– Wrap up Knutsford
Extra Mile Award
The Extra Mile Award is presented to someone who as part of their paid job is going above and beyond to the benefit of the community. This year sees three shortlisted nominees:
– Alison Hooper, Egerton Primary School
– Jack Street, Johnsons the Cleaners
– Miriam Wilson, Knutsford Medical Partnership
