The Parish Council’s Annual Award Scheme celebrates the achievements of outstanding local people. The award is presented each year at the Annual Parish Meeting.
Parish residents are nominated to receive the Award by members of the Council (and/or others within the parish), and the winner is selected by the Council.
The Award recognises outstanding commitment to village life and may be awarded for exceptional contributions to voluntary activities; for work carried out to support and help others; and in recognition of achievements which have benefited the community.
An Award may be presented to people who have achieved one or more of the following criteria:
- Shown exceptional commitment to a cause or organisation
- Acted as a role model/ambassador within the community
- Motivated and inspired others to get involved in their cause or organisation
- Brought people together from different backgrounds
- Shown exceptional resilience in overcoming an obstacle or going beyond the call of duty
- Made a positive difference and improved the well-being of residents or the community
It is normal for Awards to be made to people who are still active in their role in the community, although there is no bar on an Award being made to someone who has recently retired/stood down.
For the 2026 Parish Award nominations referencing the above criteria need to be received by Friday April 17th 2026. They can be sent by the following methods:-
E-mail: parishclerk@copythorne.org.uk
Post: David Rigby,
Copythorne Parish Clerk,
C/O 9 The Cleeves,
Totton,
Southampton,
SO40 8WL
The Council’s selection process will take place between Monday April 20th and Friday April 24th 2026, all matters relating to individuals will be discussed by the Council in complete confidence, and the Council’s decision is final.
David Rigby
Clerk to Copythorne Parish Council