Awards Introduction

Forrabury and Minster Parish Council recognises the dedication and commitment of local people who have demonstrated outstanding service to the community and made a significant difference to ensure that the parish is a great place to live, work, visit and enjoy. The Community Award scheme recognises outstanding contributions to the community.

Nominations

Residents and Councillors will be invited to nominate candidates for the individual awards. The nominees will be considered by the Awards Committee who will consider the nominees and agree the awards.

Nominations must be made using the ‘Community Award Nomination Form’ available from the Parish Council either via the website (see link below) or by emailing the Clerk.

Click here to open online nomination form

Click here to download Nomination Form

Please check eligibility below

Presentations

2024

Parish Council Chairman, Councillor Hockin presenting the 2024 awards to Steve Coom and Paul Tamplin.

We are delighted to announce that Paul Tamplin and Steve Coom have been recognised and awarded for their outstanding contributions to our community at the recent Annual Parish Meeting. Their dedication and hard work have made a significant impact, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements.

Looking ahead, the next Community Award will be presented in early 2025. We invite all residents to nominate individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to improving our community. Nominations are open now and will be accepted until the announcement of the next Annual Parish Meeting.

Do you know someone who deserves recognition as a community champion? Submit your nominations today and help us honour those who make a difference in our parish. For more information and to submit a nomination, please visit our website at https://www.forraburyminsterparishcouncil.org.uk/community-award.

2025

2026

At this year’s Annual Parish Meeting, we were delighted to recognise those who make a real difference in our parish.

Congratulations to Jo Kent, Laurence Eagle and the Boscastle Village Pantomime Crew for their continued dedication in supporting the Village Hall and bringing the community together, and to Jane Castling for her long-standing support in enabling community and charitable events at Valency House lawn.

These awards celebrate the people who help make Forrabury & Minster such a special place — often through quiet, ongoing commitment.

Eligibility for nomination and award

To be eligible for a nomination and award;

The nominee must live, work or volunteer in the parish of Forrabury and Minster.
Nominees must have made a significant difference, offered outstanding service or gone above and beyond to help the Parish or residents.
Nominations must be made by someone who lives, works or volunteers in Forrabury and Minster.
Existing Councillors and Parish Council Staff are not eligible.

Decision Making

On receipt of a nomination, the Clerk will review and subject to the nominee and nomination being in keeping with the spirit of the policy, will issue a letter informing the nominee of their nomination. The Awards Committee of 3 or 5 Councillors will be nominated by the Parish Council in January. During January, the Awards Committee will meet to consider the nominations and agree the recipients of an award by a majority decision to be ratified at the Parish Council meeting in March. Nominations can be made at any time of the year and will be dealt with at the next meeting of the Awards Committee. The Clerk will acknowledge respondents of their nomination on receipt and will advise of the timetable with successful respondents and recipients being notified once decided upon.

Awards

The recipients will be notified by the Clerk. The award for the overall winner(s) is a designed plaque that may be kept by the recipient. Awards will be presented at the Annual Parish Meeting held each year between 1^st March and the 1^st June (inclusive).