COMMUNITY AWARDS
The Haywards Heath Community Awards recognise, celebrate and congratulate the unsung heroes of the town who work tirelessly to make a difference to our local community. Each year we look for remarkable local community heroes. These may be individual residents or businesses who have made a significant contribution to our local community, either from a specific action or event, or as a cumulative effect, over a longer period of time. To ensure that we acknowledge the diverse residential and working population of our town, there are six categories to nominate from.
Both individuals and businesses from all sections of our community who have made a visible difference to our town are eligible to be nominated. In general, nominees must be over 18 years of age, please see the criteria for each award below. The awards are not for academic work and must be for unpaid service, with the exception of the Business Award. Town Councillors may make nominations, but will then be excluded from any involvement in the decision-making process. Existing Councillors and Town Council employees are ineligible for nomination. You cannot nominate yourself.
CATEGORY | WINNER NAME | HIGHLY COMMENDED |
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Business Award (Community Involvement) | Petrina Wickens- Christmas Wishes | Brock Taylor |
Outstanding Adult | Heather Cooper | Murray Crump |
Outstanding Young Person | Connor Carruthers | Maximilian Armani Styles |
Sportsperson of the Year | Ben Harragan | Mark Parsons |
Volunteer of the Year | Fred Thomas | Valerie Upton |
Mayor's Award | Pat and Chris Croft |
2025 WINNERS
Mayor's Award
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Winner: John Bines
Business Award (Community Involvement)
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Winner: Bridee Whyte
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Highly Commended: My Choice Children's Homes
Outstanding Adult Award
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Winner: Audrey Cramp
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Highly Commended: Lorraine Maynard
Outstanding Young Person Award
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Winner: Lily Jade Friend
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Highly Commended: Kip Kew-Moss
Volunteer of the Year Award
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Winner: Millie Simpkins
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Highly Commended: Colin McFarlin and Pauline Mallinson
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Mayor's Award
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Winner: Pat and Chris Croft
Business Award (Community Involvement)
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Winner: Petrina Wickens - Christmas Wishes
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Highly Commended: Brock Taylor
Outstanding Adult Award
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Winner: Heather Cooper
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Highly Commended: Murray Crump
Outstanding Young Person Award
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Winner: Connor Caruthers
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Highly Commended: Maximilian Armani Styles
Sportsperson of the Year Award
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Winner: Ben Harragan
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Highly Commended: Mark Parsons
Volunteer of the Year Award
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Winner: Fred Thomas
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Highly Commended: Valerie Upton
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Mayor's Award
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Winner: Roy Randall
Business Award (Community Involvement)
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Winner: Nicola Bird
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Highly Commended: Thomas Burns
Outstanding Adult Award
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Winner: Barbara Baldwin
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Highly Commended: Robbie Randall
Outstanding Young Person Award
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Winner: Ben Wellen
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Highly Commended: Thomas Cunningham Coleshill
Sportsperson of the Year Award
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Winner: Annie Lacey and Olly Challis
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Highly Commended: Sharon-Jane Davis
Volunteer of the Year Award
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Winner: Annie Lacey and Olly Challis
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Highly Commended: Sharon-Jane Davis
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MAYOR'S AWARD
A person of the mayor's choosing, who the Mayor believes has made a significant contribution and difference to the town and local community. This can be a person of any age.
Business Award - Community Involvement
An award for businesses who have gone the extra mile to support and be involved with the local community. A business that enhances community life and makes a positive contribution. The business must be located and based in Haywards Heath.
Outstanding Young Person Award
This award is for a Young Person under the age of 18, who has made an outstanding contribution to their local community.
Criteria - The nominee must be a resident of, or contribute within the Town Council area, they must also be under the age of 18.
Outstanding Adult Award
This award is for any adult over the age of 18 who has made a significant contribution or service to their local community. This may be a single act or a cumulative effect over a longer period of time.
The nominee must be over the age of 18 and a resident of or contribute within the Town Council area.
Sports Person of the Year
An award for someone who has excelled in Sports, Leisure, Fitness and Activity. This award is open to a person of any age. It could be a sportsperson, mentor, coach or instructor. The award could be for someone who has achieved something within their own sporting efforts or who has helped others to achieve their goals.
Criteria - Must reside in Haywards Heath or regularly attend a sports club, etc, within the town.
Volunteer of the Year Award in association with Community People
Details of the nominees will be shared with Community People. The nominee must have completed or be undertaking a voluntary role. Voluntary Service for a national or religious organisation will be considered if it is unpaid and benefits the community of Haywards Heath.
Criteria - They must be a resident of, or contribute within the Town Council area.