Award sponsored by Vale & West

Music Legacy Award Nomination Form

Recognising a person who has made an outstanding contribution to music. Ensuring a legacy that has inspired generations of artists and audiences in Reading.

Please use this form to nominate someone/organisation for a Pride of Reading Award. Please provide as much information as possible, nominations will be judged on the information provided on the online form. Nominations should be no more than 250 words and the closing date for nominations is Friday 31 July 2026.

All nominations will be reviewed and those shortlisted invited to the Pride of Reading Awards Lunch and Presentations.

We’d like to reassure you that it’s not about how many times someone is nominated – our independent panel of judges focus on the quality and detail within each nomination. A thoughtful submission really does help tell their story.

Please upload a high-resolution photo of your nominee using the link in the form below. Nominations without a quality photo and detailed information explaining why your nominee deserves this award cannot be considered. If you experience any issues uploading the photo, please email a high-resolution image (with the file named after the nominee) to nominations@porawards.co.uk

Nomination tip – please include clear examples of the individual’s contribution to music in Reading and how they have inspired others. Highlight their achievements, influence, and lasting impact on artists, audiences, or the wider local music scene.