A lifetime of generosity of a blood donor who is estimated to have helped save up to 1,500 lives has been recognised for the Local Hero Award, sponsored by Green Park.

A school described where “every child is encouraged to be themselves and feel valued” has been nominated for School of the Year, sponsored by Educatering Solutions.

An independent escape room has been nominated for the Putting Reading on the Map Award, sponsored by Purple Turtle and Jacobs the Jewellers.

A choir director who has helped build a thriving musical community in Reading has been nominated for the Music Legacy Award, sponsored by Vale & West.

A charity helping young people build confidence and creativity through the power of music has been nominated for Charity of the Year, sponsored by Cream Design.

The “beating heart” of Reading’s cycling community has been recognised for the Inspiration Award, sponsored by McDonald’s.

A youth volunteer “wise beyond his years” has been nominated for Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by AB Walker.

A drama club giving children a safe space to thrive has been nominated for the Chris Tarrant Award, sponsored by The Oracle.

A theatre company bringing powerful local stories to national audiences has been nominated for the Putting Reading on the Map Award, sponsored by Purple Turtle and Jacobs the Jewellers.

The founder of a counselling service pioneering a “whole-person” approach has been nominated for the Business in Action Award, sponsored by Boyes Turner.

An “exceptional example” of the life-changing impact of volunteering has been nominated for Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by AB Walker.

A law firm part of the Reading community for over 200 years has been nominated for the Business in Action Award, sponsored by Boyes Turner.

An “outstanding grassroots organisation” has been nominated for Community of the Year, sponsored by Hilton Reading.

A team demonstrating “true power of community volunteering” have been nominated for Volunteers of the Year, sponsored by AB Walker.

The UK’s first and only social enterprise street food and events caterer committed to breaking mental health stigma has been nominated for the Business in Action award, sponsored by Boyes Turner.

A charity providing “life-changing” support to families of children with special educational needs and disabilities has been nominated for Charity of the Year, sponsored by Cream Design.

An independent bakery bringing a taste of France to Reading has been recognised for the Independent Retailer of the Year award, sponsored by REDA and Reading BID.

A “dedicated and compassionate nursery practitioner” has been nominated for The Inspiration Award, sponsored by McDonald’s.

The “outstanding” work of a charity dedicated to supporting Reading’s refugee community has been recognised for the Chris Tarrant Award, sponsored by The Oracle.

The founder of a grassroots football team has been nominated for the Neighbourhood Champion Award, sponsored by Reading Football Club.