2026 Nominees
Teresa Verney-Brookes
A muralist whose works have transformed public spaces has been nominated for the Climate Impact and Sustainability Award, sponsored by University of Reading.
Graft Thames Valley
A charity helping people overcome barriers to employment for more than two decades has been nominated for Charity of the Year, sponsored by Cream Design.
Scott O’Brien
Scott O’Brien, Associate Director Of Operations at the University of Reading has been nominated for Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by AB Walker.
Guglielmo Miccolupi
A muralist whose works have transformed public spaces has been nominated for the Climate Impact and Sustainability Award, sponsored by University of Reading.
Citizens Advice Reading
A charity that has supported people across Reading for more than 86 years has been nominated for Charity of the Year, sponsored by Cream Design.
Caversham Wildlife Rescue and Support
A group committed to protecting Reading’s wildlife has been nominated for the Volunteers of the Year Award, sponsored by AB Walker.
Ian Wisdom
The founder of a beloved food festival raising tens of thousands of pounds for men’s cancer charity has been nominated for Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by AB Walker.
Solace SARC
A specialist team providing “excellent, compassionate care” to survivors of sexual assault has been nominated for the Business in Action Award, sponsored by Boyes Turner.
Saffiatu Bangura
A woman who is the "heart and soul" of her community has been nominated for the Local Hero Award, sponsored by Green Park.
José Monteiro
A hotel manager who has helped transform a Reading venue into one of the town’s leading social spaces has been nominated for the Hospitality Award, sponsored by Cherubs Floral Design.
Becca Ingram
The “outstanding commitment” of a marketing assistant has been nominated for Employee of the Year, sponsored by Reading Buses.
Parents and Children Together (PACT)
A “truly special” Reading charity that has helped hundreds of children, families and women has been nominated for Charity of the Year, sponsored by Cream Design.
Ashton Massey
A dedicated volunteer “making her local area a better place for all” has been nominated for the Neighbourhood Champion award, sponsored by Reading Football Club.
Pentahotel Reading
Pentahotel Reading has been nominated for the Hospitality Award, sponsored by Cherubs Floral Design, in recognition of its “inclusive, welcoming, and genuinely warm environment”.
The Berkshire Animal Connection Centre
A sanctuary giving rescued animals a second chance has been nominated for the Charity of the Year Award, sponsored by Cream Design.
Crunch Comics
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.
Freely Fruity
A community movement transforming green spaces has been nominated for the Climate and Sustainability Impact Award, sponsored by the University of Reading.
Steve Orchard
The “invaluable contributions” of a chapel attendant has been nominated for the Employee of the Year Award, sponsored by Reading Buses.
Damien Passmore
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.
Fanny‘s Antiques
A “true gem in the heart of Reading” has been nominated for the Independent Retailer of the Year Award, sponsored by REDA & Reading BID.