Penkridge Annual Civic Award
and Penkridge Junior Civic Award (under 25)

Fourteen years ago, the Parish Council decided to make an annual award to a local person or persons who have made an outstanding contribution to the community of Penkridge.  Each year Penkridge Community is asked to nominate a person or persons who they consider should be considered for this prestigious award.  A Panel of Parish Councillors then considers those names put forward and decides on the recipient for the year.  The award is a perpetual trophy (an inscribed Stuart Chrystal punch bowl).  Award winners' names and citations are recorded in a beautiful printed book which can be seen at Haling Dene by request.

1994 - The first award went to the village group "The Penkridge Goodies" for "making a significant contribution to Penkridge village life through the raising of funds for distribution to worthy causes".  Founder Members were Mrs. W Laffan and Mrs. M George

1995 - Joan Carey received the award for "teaching swimming for over 20 years and as a prime mover in the public swimming and children's tuition which was organised by the Parish Council".

1996 - Roy Mowforth for "contributing over 49 years to village life, notably supervising many students from Rodbaston College in horticulture, and for ringing the Penkridge Church Bells for over 38 years".

1997 - Gordon Files for "teaching village children over a long period of time".

1998 - June Picken for "many years with the Penkridge Red Cross dedicated to care, nursing, training and welfare".

1999 - Bill Stanworth - "most worthy of recognition for his life long service to the village of Penkridge.  Founder member of the Monckton Recreation Centre, Church Warden and PCC Treasurer for many years.   Benefactor of PADS, Tennis and Badminton Clubs.  Always willing to advise and help anyone in need".

2000 - Sheila Wellsbury for "devoted service of 20 years to Penkridge Brownies and Guides and 8 years as Guide District Commissioner".

2001 - Mrs Ivy Stone (aged 82 years) - for her tireless work for local charities.  She told the 100 people present at the Reception that she was a member of the League of Little Kindnesses. Chairman, Cllr. Kath Hoare, presented her with an inscribed glass momento.

2002 - Mr Malcolm Wray - For a lifetime's work with the Boys' Brigade, the Methodist Church and it's Youth Club.

2003 - Mr Don Briggs - for his contribution over many years to the Cricket Club, Peace Memorial Hall, Monckton Recreation Centre, Sunday School and the Church.

2004 - Mr Ernest Rowsell - for his contribution over many years to the Drop In and Sunshine Club and for the transportation of Senior Citizens. [maybe in Dr Who's Tardis?]

2005 - Michael and Alison Cardy - for many years of work with International Aid/Shoe Box Appeal and the Tsunami Appeal of 2005.

2006 - Adult Civic Award - Peter Jones for years of service to the Scouts, Church Choir and British Legion.  
          Junior Civic Award - Jane Green for assisting with the running of the Rainbow and Ranger Guides
             whilst studying for a degree and working part time.   Click here for photos

2007 - 14th Civic Awards -
            Adult:  Pauline Elsmore - for her long term service with the British Red Cross and the British Legion.
            Junior:   Phillippa Hughes for her work as a Cadet in St. John Ambulance and Bell Ringing for the Church
                                                     Click here for photos and further information

2008 - 15th Civic Award
          Adult:  Colin Oakley - his many years of Service to the Village. Keeping the Library, Star Inn and Francis Green Lane areas free of litter.  Also his helpfulness to many of his neighbours.  Click here for more information and photos
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If you know an adult parishioner or a young person living in the parish who you would like to nominate for the Penkridge Adult Civic Award or the Junior Civic Award next year (2009), please print off this page and complete the forms below and send to the Parish Administrator, at Haling Dene Centre, Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5DT.    The closing date is Friday 17th April 2009

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PENKRIDGE CIVIC AWARD 2009

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Reason for nomination    __________________________________________________________________________

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Signed  ________________________________  Print Name ________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Please return to the Parish Administrator's Office by not later than Friday 17th April 2009

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