"Pride of New Romney" Award Scheme

Aim of the Scheme

To acknowledge and give recognition to those that have made a significant contribution to their local community.

Implementation

This Awards Scheme was implemented from October 2016,and continues annually with the nomination period being open from the first Monday following the Annual Meeting of the Town Council and Mayor-Making Ceremony in May of each year until the deadline of 31st March in the same civic year. Awards will be presented annually at the Annual Town Meeting in April.

The Mayor may nominate one individual or one community group to receive a ‘Pride of New Romney “Star” Award” during each civic year.

In addition to this, members of the local community will be invited to nominate an individual and / or a community group to receive a ‘Community Nominated Award’ within specified categories (see below) during each civic year.

 

Who can be nominated for an Award?

Anyone that the members of the public think merits an Award (Categories 1 to 3) for having made a significant contribution to their local community. The person / group must live, work, volunteer or provide a community service within the boundary of New Romney Town Council Town and Coast Wards.