For over four decades, Clive Robertson has championed community participation in video and creative activities in Reading, leaving an indelible mark on countless lives, said his nominator for the Legacy Award, sponsored by Vale & West.

Hundreds of small businesses run by Reading creatives have been given a platform to connect with customers, celebrate creativity and thrive thanks to Becky Stevens’ Reading Indie Market, said the nominator for Business in Action sponsored by Boyes Turner.

Throwing incredible live events and club nights, Pete has been the heartbeat of Reading’s music scene since 2007 said his nominator for The Chris Tarrant Award, sponsored by The Oracle.

Jocelyn Chandler-Hawkins started Through A Different Lens to create a space for filmmakers and creatives to share ideas and build new collaborations, said the nomination for the Cultural Contribution award, sponsored by M&G Real Estate.

Bringing dance to the over-55s with fun and passion, Dance with Sonia Brown has been put forward for the Community of the Year award sponsored by Hilton Reading.

A survivor-led charity that advocates and supports victims of domestic abuse, Project Salama has been a lifeline for many people, said their nominator for Volunteer/s of the Year sponsored by AB Walker.

A young boy, Dmytro (Dima) Verekh who endured a terrifying journey across Ukraine in fear of missile attacks has found safety and a full life in Reading.

A “caring woman” with a welcoming spirit, Joan StClair, who coaches women through the menopause, has been nominated for Neighbourhood Champion sponsored by Reading Football Club.

Eight year old Dexter Godwin has shown extraordinary strength, courage, and determination far beyond his years in fighting an aggressive brain tumour.

Young Oleksandra Shevchuk, forced to flee her home in war-torn Ukraine, faced the challenge of adapting to a new country, culture, and language “with determination and maturity beyond her years.

Ratna Ghosh, a woman with energy and passion for singing who is “a priceless, awesome teacher” is an inspiration for cultural programmes in the Reading community, said a nominator for the Cultural Contribution award, sponsored by M&G Real Estate.

Students on a project headed by teacher Heidi Ramsay designed and painted three church murals for St John & St Stephen’s Church.

Strong Women’s Club, a female-focused strength training gym in Caversham, has grown into a powerful community movement in just three years under the leadership of self-funded founders Natalie Higley and Nicky Stevens.

Home care provider Apex “has built a care service where both the vulnerable and the team are treated with genuine love, patience, and the odd slice of birthday cake,” said its nominator for Business in Action sponsored by Boyes Turner.

The Cosy Club, a new restaurant bar in Reading which is “the IT place to be seen”, has been nominated for the Great Place to Work award, sponsored by Kingdom Rooms.

A lifetime of contributing to the community has led to 88-year-old Sue McQueen being nominated for the Neighbourhood Champion award, sponsored by Reading Football Club.

A “calm, reliable presence” and “brilliant” faculty coordinator at Reading College, Elaine Janes provides outstanding first aid and mental health support to students and staff, always with quiet professionalism and care, said her nominator for the Local Hero award sponsored by Green Park.

Victor has dedicated 25 years to advocating for the rights of minority and marginalised communities in Reading, said his nominator for the Legacy Award, sponsored by Vale & West.

Dedicating countless hours of his own time to raising awareness of Motor Neurone Disease, Gary Baynham has gone above and beyond in his commitment to supporting the MND community, said his nominator for Volunteer/s of the Year, sponsored by AB Walker.

A critical support to the SEN community, Camp Mohawk helps over 700 local families who have a child with additional needs or a disability to access a safe adapted environment to play, learn and socialise when their worlds can be very isolating.