A pioneering cultural leader whose work has celebrated Caribbean music and heritage has been nominated for the Music Legacy Award, sponsored by Vale & West.

A charity supporting survivors to live a life free from abuse has been nominated for the Charity of the Year Award, sponsored by Cream Design.

A community choir that has been bringing people together through music and hope has been nominated for The Chris Tarrant Award, sponsored by The Oracle.

A singer-songwriter whose performances have brought people together across Reading has been nominated for the Music Legacy Award, sponsored by Vale & West.

A grassroots coach using the power of football to “uplift, unite, and support [the] community” has been nominated for the Inspiration Award, sponsored by McDonald’s.

A small ‘free-from’ business having a big impact on the town has been nominated for the Putting Reading on the Map Award, sponsored by Purple Turtle and Jacobs the Jewellers.

A community leader whose work is championing inclusion, black heritage and social change has been nominated for the Putting Reading on the Map award, sponsored by Purple Turtle and Jacobs the Jewellers.

A school described as “the best ever” by one of its students has been nominated for School of the Year, sponsored by Educatering Solutions.

A volunteer football coach who dedicates “countless unpaid hours” to helping young people to grow on and off the pitch has been nominated for The Inspiration Award, sponsored by McDonald’s.

A support centre described as a “lifeline” for people living with multiple sclerosis has been nominated for Charity of the Year, sponsored by Cream Design.

A charity bringing people together through practical skills, volunteering and sustainability has been nominated for the Charity of the Year Award, sponsored by Cream Design.

A collaborative network of 11 South Reading schools has been nominated for the Community of the Year Award, sponsored by Hilton Reading.

A charity founder who has transformed the lives of boys growing up without a father figure has been nominated for the Inspiration Award, sponsored by McDonald’s.

A charity granting wishes for terminally ill adults has been nominated for Charity of the Year, sponsored by Cream Design.

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.