“A vital part of the community,” Dingley’s Promise has supported local children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families since 1983.

A “remarkable Caversham-based charity”, The Engine Shed provides a safe, inclusive sanctuary for children and young people with autism who share a passion for trains.

A community of 30 volunteer coaches offering free personal development coaching to charity and community leaders in Reading, Coaching Reading has been nominated for two awards.

A group of children under 18 who have worked with Reading’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP) on projects related to crime reduction have been nominated for Team of the Year, sponsored by Cherubs Floral Design.

“More than just a shop, it's a community,” said the nominator of True Food Co-op which they have put forward for Independent Retailer of the Year, sponsored by REDA and Reading BID.

A charity’s “deceptively simple and short service” has a significant impact on getting out-of-work women back into employment, said Smart Works Reading’s nominator for Charity of the Year.

“A truly exceptional school that supports children and young people with a wide range of complex learning needs,” has been nominated for School of the Year sponsored  by Qwerty.

ORH “exemplifies how businesses can make a meaningful difference in their local communities” said their nominator for Business in Action sponsored by Boyes Turner.

A staff in a hair salon have been put forward for an award in recognition of their “unwavering commitment to Reading’s local community and their passion for supporting fellow small businesses,” say their nominator.

A “remarkable, volunteer-led charity, Sadaka, plays a vital role in supporting individuals across Reading who are facing food insecurity and financial hardship”.

Little Theo Samson has endured many trials in his four years. Born with a rare birth defect he had no tube connecting his mouth to his stomach.

An award-winning community wind band, Trinity Concert Band is dedicated to bringing the joy and excitement of live music to audiences, says its nominator for the Cultural Community award sponsored by M&G Real Estate.

A veteran of the hospitality business, Archie Quinto has been put forward for the Local Hero award sponsored by Green Park.

Shed is “our wonderful independent café in Merchants Place,” said their nominator for the Hospitality Award, sponsored by Cream Design.

Local boys Matt Thomson, Chris Alterton and Elliot Brigg formed rock band The Amazons in 2014 and their first album reached the top ten of the album charts.

A school with “an amazing vibe” and happy children has been put forward for School of the Year sponsored by Qwerty.

A former service user, and now employee, said of the youth counselling service: “No5 is a fantastic place to work.”

A “safe space where men can talk about issues that concern them”, whether health or emotional topics, has been nominated for Charity of the Year sponsored by Reading Today.

RG4FC are a community football team which makes football accessible to all, regardless of financial or SEN restraints, said their nominator for Volunteer/s of the Year, sponsored by AB Walker.

A man who “has single-handedly and selflessly run the Friends of Waterloo Meadows for years,” has been put forward for Neighbourhood Champion, sponsored by Reading Football Club.