Contribution to the Community
Averil Pinckney for her work with bereaved families who have suffered infant loss and her work in the community.
Saltash Town Council - Civic Awards
The Civic Awards are held annually to celebrate and award achievements within the community and those who continually go the extra mile for the town. Nominations are normally open in January of each year. All nominations must be made on the nominations form.
The award categories are:
Contribution to the Community
This award recognises individuals or community and voluntary groups based in Saltash who have made a positive contribution to the local community. People who make an outstanding effort to bring the community together, improve the town of Saltash either environmentally or aesthetically, or those who go out of their way to help others, in their own time.
Youth Achievement
Awarded to an individual aged 18 or under who has made a significant, positive contribution to the town, demonstrating exceptional community spirit or for excellence in areas not normally recognised. This may be acts of bravery, kindness, caring for others or improving their community.
Lifetime Achievement
Recognising exceptional and continued commitment to the life of the community of Saltash over a considerable period of time. The award recognises a real commitment to others in the community, going over and above what would ordinarily be expected, through volunteering, community work, helping neighbours or carrying out exceptional deeds spanning a lifetime.
Youth Group Leader Award
Presented in recognition of inspirational and committed volunteer youth group leadership in the town.
Sporting Achievement
Recognising the achievement of a team or an individual, participating in, organising or contributing to local sports. The award may celebrate a sporting performance at local, national or international level or those who give their time working behind the scenes at local sports clubs or groups.
Cultural Contribution
Recognising significant contribution to the cultural life of the town by an individual.
Note: The awarding of each of the Civic Awards is at the discretion of the Awards Panel, therefore each of the award categories might not be allocated a winner every year, or multiple awards of the same category could be awarded.
Listed below are recipients of Saltash Town Council Civic Awards 2023:
Contribution to the Community
Rika Chanter for her work at the Saltash Food Bank which offers signposting and support to local families.
Contribution to the Community
Andy Rance for the life changing work he does at Livewire for the young people of Saltash.
Youth Achievement
Henry Woodward who after attending Livewire as a young person is now volunteering there and supporting others through music.
Cultural Contribution
Peter Clements for his tireless work in identifying those who lost their lives in conflict but are not named on the town’s war memorials.
Cultural Contribution
Heidi Walsh for her work with Gracenotes Acapella which brings women together in song and Page 2 Stage a musical and drama group for children.
Lifetime Achievement
Bill Ryan as one of the founding members of Saltash
Rugby club and who is still actively involved in the club over 50 years later.Lifetime Achievement
Sue Hooper who set up a charitable foundation giving grants and donations to young people to support their ambitions in the arts.
Lifetime Achievement
Lynn Marsh the chair and stalwart at Ashtorre Rock.
Sporting Achievement
Lola Tambling, who at 14 years old won the British Skateboarding
Championships and came sixth in the world this year and is training for a place in the GB Olympic team.Youth Group Leader
James Mills who instructs at Saltash Sailing Club Cadets, supporting young people to develop skills on the water which has taken them to compete at international level.
Youth Group Leader
Jenny Rowlands who has volunteered with St John Ambulance for over 25 years and taught lifesaving skills to hundreds of local children.
Peter Stephens Cup
The Peter Stephens Cup was awarded to Saltash Community School for the Mayor’s choice of Best Performance.
Mayor's Award
Councillor David Yates for his commitment and service to Saltash especially on the Saltash Neighbourhood Plan which was approved by referendum in 2021.