A BOROUGH village celebrated its champions at an award ceremony that brought together people from the worlds of business, community, and education.
The nominees for Twyford Together’s Community Awards 2024 met at The Royal Oak, in Ruscome.
Trustee and vice chair of Twyford Together, Rob Yeadon, said: “It’s a really great event.
“It not only brings the village together, but it gathers people in the community who wouldn’t ordinarily meet.
“We had teachers mixing with businesses, environmental groups, and community groups.
“When we receive nominations we send them out to the finalists so that they can see what people are saying about them.
“And everyone, the nominees, not just the winners, were telling us how encouraging and valuable this is, whether or not they receive an award.
“Everyone enjoys the ceremony, and hearing the lovely comments that have been made.”
Award winners of 2024 were:
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Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Grapevine Estate Agents: Home Instead.
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Charity/Fundraiser of the Year Award: Polehampton Swimming Association.
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Community Group of the Year Award, sponsored by Goodall-Smith Wealth Management Ltd: Twyford Tennis Club.
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Food and Drink Award, sponsored by Benedict Charles Financial Planning Ltd: La Fontana.
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Go Green Together Award, sponsored by RG10 Magazine: Maya’s Refillables.
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Sports Person of the Year Award, sponsored by Kitchen & Bathroom Place, Twyford: Melissa Buckle, SimplyFit Berkshire.
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Teacher of the Year Award: Sally Gingell, of Polehampton Infants.
This was a new category this year.
“We had lots of teacher nominations, so I think we’ll be continuing this category in future years,” said Mr Yeadon
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Young Achiever of the Year Awards, sponsored by Ideal Branding: Elowyn Meeres, and Sophie Taylor.
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Gordon Storey Awards: Lisa Fouweather, and Grapevine Estate Agents.
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And Twyford Parish Council’s Citizen of the year Award went to Ian Wisdom.
Melissa Buckle, one of the winners, said: “I’m pleased as punch.
“The award has given me a real confidence boost.
“It’s wonderful to be doing something that I love doing and to find out that everyone else loves it too.”
For more information, visit: www.twyfordtogether.org or search for the group’s Facebook page.
