The 2010 Mayoral Awards Scheme is now open for nominations! Download an award application from this page, or contact the Town Hall for a hard copy (01494 774842, or email
townhall@chesham.gov.uk).
People's Award Application Form (Word, 108 KB)
Rafe Chiles Young Persons' Application Form (Word, 109 KB)
Business Award Application Form (Word, 137 KB)
Chesham’s Mayoral Awards were established in 2005 by the then Mayor, Cllr Mohammad Bhatti. The Awards recognise the contribution of residents and businesses that make a difference to Chesham’s community.
The
2009 Awards were presented by the Town Mayor, Cllr Alison Pirouet, at the Annual Town Meeting on 14th May at the Town Hall.
There are three awards:
The People’s Award - for those who have helped the well-being, advancement and welfare of Chesham and/or its residents.
The 2009 winner is Michael Rowan for his voluntary work as Chairman of the Friends of Lowndes Park. Michael's enthusiasm and expertise has galvanised support from the townspeople, creating a 120-strong band of volunteers who not only regularly carry out maintenance work, but have been vital to creating a plan for achieving the council's long-term vision for the park.
The Rafe Chiles Young Person’s Award was set up to act as an inspiration and in long standing memory of Rafe’s good work with young people in the community. This award is sponsored by Rafe’s family and is open to a young person (or group) aged up to 25, who have made a positive difference to the lives of young people in Chesham.
The 2009 winners are Isabelle Jarvis, Chris Morris, Andrew Parker and Kate Richards from Chesham High School for their work on the Silver Surfers project. This partnership between Chesham High School and Paradigm Housing sees the pupils teaching IT skills to senior citizens. The commitment of these four A-level students has not only benefitted the residents of Cromwell House through their development of new skills, but has seen them mentor other school students so that they can reap the benefits of this intergenerational project.
The Business Award is supported by Chesham’s
Chamber of Trade and Commerce to celebrate businesses/retail outlets in Chesham that contribute to the community.
The 2009 winner is
Newtown Garage for their impressive contributions to local community events and charities. Newtown Garage are best known for their on-going support to the Schools of Chesham Carnival, enabling this vital fundraising and community event to continue and thrive.
The winners of the People’s and Rafe Chiles Awards received £150 for their project or charity. The winners of the Business Award received a specially engraved crystal trophy.