A sanctuary giving rescued animals a second chance has been nominated for the Charity of the Year Award, sponsored by Cream Design.

The owner of a Reading comic book shop has been nominated for the Independent Retailer of the Year Award, sponsored by REDA and Reading BID.

A community movement transforming green spaces has been nominated for the Climate and Sustainability Impact Award, sponsored by the University of Reading.

The “invaluable contributions” of a chapel attendant has been nominated for the Employee of the Year Award, sponsored by Reading Buses.

The man behind Reading’s ultimate guide to all things art, culture and heritage has been nominated for the Local Hero award, sponsored by Green Park.

A “true gem in the heart of Reading” has been nominated for the Independent Retailer of the Year Award, sponsored by REDA & Reading BID.

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.