A festival recognised by music fans across the world has been nominated for Putting Reading on the Map sponsored by the Purple Turtle and Jacobs the Jewellers.

Volunteer broadcasters who have spent nearly 15 years championing local musicians, venues and festivals across Reading and Berkshire have been nominated for the Grassroots Music Award, sponsored by Pride of Reading CIC.

The founder of a much-loved social club reducing isolation and loneliness for those with visual impairment has been nominated for Local Hero, sponsored by Green Park.

More than 20 years of dedication to preserving the storytelling tradition of Calypso music has been recognised with a for the Grassroots Music Award, sponsored by Pride of Reading CIC.

A Berkshire musician and software pioneer whose work has helped preserve the sound of classic electronic music for future generations has been nominated for the Music Legacy Award, sponsored by Vale & West.

“A proper Reading institution” showing remarkable resilience through decades of change has been nominated for the Hospitality Award, sponsored by Cherubs Floral Design.

More than 10 years of gruelling charity golf marathons have earned local fundraiser Jason Macbeth a nomination for Local Hero, sponsored by Green Park.

The conductor credited with bringing Reading Youth Orchestra back from the brink has been nominated for the Music Legacy Award, sponsored by Vale & West.

A new venue at Station Hill that has quickly become one of Reading’s most talked-about spots has been nominated for the Hospitality Award, sponsored by Cherubs Floral Design.

A former Mayor of Reading who has spent 25 years building international friendships has been nominated for Putting Reading on the Map, sponsored by the Purple Turtle and Jacobs the Jewellers.

A Caversham dog trainer using representing “everything that makes a small, local business special” has been nominated for Business in Action, sponsored by Boyes Turner.

A man who has transformed personal tragedy into a powerful force for good has been nominated for Local Hero, sponsored by Green Park.

A volunteer boxing coach whose “unrelenting desire” to sharing the health benefits of the sport has been nominated for Neighbourhood Champion, sponsored by Reading Football Club.

Two young cyclists who turned an extraordinary endurance challenge into a powerful campaign against domestic abuse have been nominated for The Inspiration Award, sponsored by McDonald‘s.

A community festival that brought together students, community groups and performers from across Reading has been nominated for the Grassroots Music Award, sponsored by Pride of Reading CIC.

A Reading Football Club employee whose quick thinking and determination helped save his colleague’s life has been nominated for the Local Hero award, sponsored by Green Park.

An industry leading business “proudly headquartered in Reading” using its success to make a lasting difference to local charities, families and vulnerable residents has been nominated for Business in Action, sponsored by Boyes Turner.

A community workshop helping tackle male loneliness, improve wellbeing, and build lasting friendships has been nominated for Charity of the Year, sponsored by Cream Design.

The dedication of a volunteer who helping to keep a vital service running for blind and partially sighted people has been nominated for Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by AB Walker.

A much-loved Caversham venue that has become a thriving hub for local residents has been nominated for the Hospitality Award, sponsored by Cherubs Floral Design.