Celebrations took place at the Hilton Reading for the Pride of Reading Awards on 6th November.The theme of the Awards was ‘The Sound of Reading’ reflecting Reading‘s grassroots music scene.
Winners included Mary Genis who took the Music Legacy Award for her work with Culture Mix. The Chris Tarrant Award winner was four year old Salem Potts for defying all the odds by learning to walk unaided. The Amazons, winners of the 2025 Putting Reading on the Map award, performed for the finale, then winners went on stage to the applause of the audience.
Salem Potts
The Chris Tarrant Award
sponsored by The Oracle
Jeff Hinds
Special Recognition Award
from the Pride of Reading Judges
Hudson Willmot
Child of Courage
sponsored by De Vere Wokefield Estate
Richard Ashfield
Local Hero
sponsored by Green Park
The Avenue School Special Needs Academy
School of the Year
sponsored by Educatering Solutions
RG4 FC
Volunteers of the Year
sponsored by AB Walker
Dibyaa Maharjan
Health Worker of the Year
sponsored by Clearview Intelligence
Blandy & Blandy (over 50 employees)
BKRY (under 50 employees)
Business in Action
sponsored by Boyes Turner
Fanny’s Antiques
Independent Retailer of the Year
sponsored by REDA and Reading BID
Jessica Hotson
The Inspiration Award
sponsored by McDonald’s
Paul Clerehugh London Street Brasserie
Hospitality Award
sponsored by Cherubs Floral Design
Debbie Eastwood
Employee of the Year
sponsored by Reading Buses
Teresa Verney-Brookes
Climate And Sustainability Impact Award
sponsored by University Of Reading
Dr Richard Kay
Neighbourhood Champion
sponsored by Reading Football Club
Strong Womens Club
Community of the Year
sponsored by Hilton Reading
The Way Ministry Reading
Charity of the Year
sponsored by Cream Design
Reading Festival
Putting Reading on the Map
sponsored by Jacobs the Jewellers and the Purple Turtle
Mary Genis
Music Legacy Award
sponsored by Vale & West
The Rising Sun Arts Centre
Grassroots Music Award
sponsored by Pride Of Reading CIC