Carly Rice volunteers her time for Children Heard and Seen “where she makes a huge difference to parents and children affected by parental imprisonment”.

A man’s work for a local football club, which aims to make the sport accessible to all, has allowed it to grow beyond its dreams.

A nursery nurse “has gone above and beyond for the families of Reading for many years,” said her nominator for the Chris Tarrant Award, sponsored by The Oracle.

A woman who has spent 21 years fundraising for various charities was back at her computer planning another event only weeks after an eight-hour operation to remove a tumour.

A man who runs cultural events has been praised for his French focused promotions in Reading.

A man who brightens up people's lives with the use of his Lamborghini has been nominated for an award.

The owner of this homecare company goes out of his way to make sure that each and every employee is happy, says his nominator for Great Place To Work, sponsored by Kingdom Rooms.

A young woman who fought cancer as a child has been nominated as Employee of the Year by the day nursery where she works as an “outstanding” apprentice.

A small women-led theatre company, committed to its base in Reading, is an example of artistic excellence, said its nominator for the Cultural Contribution award, sponsored by M&G Real Estate.

Youngsters from Reading Girls School have put it forward for School of the Year, sponsored by Qwerty, praising its encouragement, positivity and support.

A “warm, welcoming school” and its teachers have been nominated for School of the Year, sponsored by Qwerty, by a parent who praised the help they have given her child.

A man who created a charity to help people with mental health problems, inspired by helping a friend recover using physical activity, has been put forward for the Legacy Award sponsored by chartered accountants Vale & West.

A company and its co-owner has been nominated for “outstanding work bringing people together through fitness and community.”

A couple have beaten Covid and flooding to make their award-winning pub “a great success”, said their nominator for the Hospitality Award, sponsored by Cream Design.

A woman who has worked her way up from receptionist to Director of Operations /HR at Reading Football Club has been put forward for the Legacy Award, sponsored by Vale & West.

A pair of pals and the running club they started have been nominated in three categories, with each nominator citing the friendliness the duo have promoted.

A photographer who volunteers his time free to charities and “works from a place of love for Reading and its communities” has been put forward for The Chris Tarrant award sponsored by The Oracle.