We will celebrate people making valuable contributions to the community with its 2025 West Devon Mayoral Awards – and nominations are now open.
We're looking for outstanding people deserving of public recognition for their unpaid work or contributions to their community in West Devon.
Whether an individual, group or an organisation, we want to hear about them.
Pictured: Last year's Mayoral Award winners.
Cllr Debo Sellis, West Devon Mayor, said: “The awards have been running for 27 years now, and are our way of shining a deserving light on the people, groups and organisations who work to significantly benefit our communities through their selfless actions.
“Some of our past winners have helped to enhance West Devon’s reputation nationally. Others have contributed hugely to the conservation and protection of the Borough’s beautiful environment. Winners have supported people where they live, led on dynamic projects, or been stalwarts working hard to support important community groups.
“We’re always excited to hear about these stories, so please send in your nominations today and help us to honour those people in West Devon who may be our unsung heroes.”
There are five categories in this year’s awards:
- The West Devon Mayoral Award for Under 18s
This award celebrates a noteworthy achievement of a person under the age of 18 living in West Devon.
- The West Devon Mayoral Award for Over 18s
The award for an adult in West Devon who has done something noteworthy or enhanced the borough’s reputation nationally.
- The West Devon Mayoral Award for an Organisation
The award for an organisation in West Devon that has done something noteworthy or enhanced the borough’s reputation nationally.
- The Mayor’s Green Award
This award recognises the work of individuals or groups who have made a significant contribution to conservation and protection of the West Devon natural environment.
- The Mayor’s Award for Long Service
The nominee should be a person (or people) who deserves to be recognised for their long service. It could be someone who’s been involved in a community group, volunteered locally or worked alone to improve the lives of people in West Devon.
Judges will include the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Council Leader and Leader of the Opposition. The winners will receive their awards at a ceremony on 25 March 2025 at the Council’s offices at Kilworthy Park, in Tavistock.
If you know someone who you think is deserving of an award, you can complete a nomination form online, giving us details of why you have nominated them.
Nominations close on Friday 14 February 2025.
Find out more and nominate here: www.westdevon.gov.uk/your-council/mayoral-awards-2025
