THE people of Thame are being encouraged to recognise the voluntary work of unsung heroes and heroines in their community.
The town council announced the categories at the annual town meeting last night (21/04/09)and the names of the panel of judges who will select deserving people for the various Civic Awards.
The categories are:
Young Citizen Award for 13-21 year-olds
Good Citizen Award
Safer Community Award
Voluntary Achievement Award
Teacher of the Year Award
Further details will be announced in the Town Crier newsletter and Annual Report that will be delivered to Thame homes during the week commencing May 18. From that date too, nomination forms will be able to be downloaded from www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk or hard copies collected from the Town Hall.
The panel will be:
Ken Bennell, 43 years in Thame, Long-time member of Thame Lions Club and member of Thame & District Housing Association.
Adam Buckland, Town Councillor for six years, runs Brothers Hair Salon in Thame.
Diane Jackson, PCSO, lived and worked in Thame all her life.
Rev Ian Mountford, Vicar of Barley Hill Church and St Catherine’s, Towersey.
Jenny Pilkington, St Joseph’s church, CAB volunteer and advisor trainer, runs a performing arts company
Pat Ruxton, Magistrate, ex Lord Williams’s school teacher, offers temporary accommodation and support to 16-18 year-olds.
Nicky Stallwood, Lord Williams’s School, Head of Careers and Community Liaison.
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