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 Civic Awards are currently closed and will reopen in late 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Presented in recognition of inspirational and committed volunteer youth group leadership in the town.
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.
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.
Caroline Hambly
Caroline volunteers are Little Fishes, a toddler group run at the Saltash Wesley Church. Caroline was nominated for going above and beyond in her role to ensure all parents feel included, safe and part of a community. Offering extra support and sign posting when needed, Caroline is always a warm and welcoming person
Mary Grant, Toni Gorton and Diane Shann
The three sisters were nominated for their tireless volunteering at Saltash Age UK luncheon club. For many years the three have cooked and served lunch for elderly people in the town at the Burraton Community Centre. Lots of people attend the club and they would not be able to run without the help of these three ladies.
Mike Finch
Mike has been a volunteer driver with Saltash Age UK for many years. As well as driving Mike also coordinates other volunteer drivers ensuring that those in need have a transport system they can rely on.
Friends of Victoria Gardens
A regular group of volunteers who meet Saturday mornings to litter pick, tidy flower beds and maintain the shrubs. The group have worked with school children to create a bug hotel and always stop to chat to residents. They have restored the jewel in the crown of Saltash!
Linda Maven
Linda is a volunteer who gives her time across the community. She volunteers with CEPL 12 in the Community Fridge and Community Kitchen. In addition Linda helps out with Saltash Foodbank, Saltash Environmental Action, Saltash Scrapstore and Saltash Heritage! And you will spot her litter picking in the spare time she has. Linda is always ready to volunteer and is the first to step up and help the community.
Irene Ballantyne
Irene has volunteered with Woodside Animal Welfare Trust for many years. In the Fore Street shop Irene creates a wonderful array of window displays which have supported the fundraising efforts for the charity, but also helps to enhance the main shopping street.
James Jenkins
James is dedicated to Saltash environmental issues and is the founder of Friends of Tincombe. Working alongside organisations such as Cormac James has worked to preserve Tincombe and organised regular volunteer activities to foster a sense of community in the area. Recently James has also taken on the role of Chair of the Oaklands Community Centre, breathing in new life to the community hub.
Aeryn Crowley
Aeryn worked tremendously hard to organise a Christmas fair for the Stroke Association. The event included 14 stall holders, free blood pressure checks and health information from the Stroke Association and entertainment from the school band.
in total the event raised an amazing £850!
Amelia Wilding
Amelia volunteers at Livewire and has volunteered to run arts workshops at the youth centre. Amelia’s dedication has made her an integral part of the team and her commitment to turning up week after week is unwavering.
Keith Child
Keith has been a volunteer with the 2nd Saltash Scout Group for more than two decades and has impacted the lives of many young people. In addition Keith is involved with the Saltash Youth Network where he is a mentor, leader and advocate for youth engagement in the town.
Colin Bunting
Colin has been an integral part of Tamar Trotters running club for 30 years and is a key organiser of the Saltash running events. He has taken the Saltash 5k, fun run and Santa run and transformed them into successful events in the sporting calendar.
Sheila and Alan Barret and Gerald Denis
All three are long standing members of the Saltash Video Group who visually record Saltash and have been doing so since 1963. The stock of videos in the collection serve as an historical record of the town and its celebrations and history.
Anita Thompson
Anita has volunteered for over 50 years at the Saltash Wesley Church. Anita was instrumental in fundraising for the building over thirty years ago and more recently has been successful in securing funding to refurbish the foyer and rooms. Anita volunteers as treasurer and is the welcoming face at coffee mornings, in winter Linda collects food from supermarkets for the Warm Welcome Spaces initiative. Anita gives endlessly to the church and the community.
Robin Duff
Robin is the Chairman of Saltash United Juniors, who have 25 teams, 327 registered players and 71 volunteer coaches. Robin was instrumental in setting up the girls teams and is always encouraging players at every level to play their best. Robin’s work is laying the foundations for the youth players to progress to club level football for the town, ensuring there is a place for everyone who wants to play in Saltash.
Each year the Mayor has the honour of awarding the Peter Stephens Cup to the best performance during their Mayoral year.
As Mayor I have enjoyed lots of performances and it’s been incredibly hard to chose one. My husband and I have enjoyed every event and performance we have attended.
I am pleased to give this year’s Best Performance Cup to Memory Box Singers!
The wonderful volunteers bring singing and music to those affected by a mild to moderate cognitive impairment and those who attend really enjoy singing and meeting together to perform.
The Mayor’s Award is given to an individual or organisation who have shown great dedication and service to the town. In 2025 the award was given to Saltash Community Fire Station for their services to Saltash. As a town we are very lucky to have the Saltash Community Fire Station there should we need them. .