The Council makes a number of annual awards to those people or organisations who have made a contribution to life in the town. These awards are presented to recipients at the annual Mayor making ceremony in May.
In February 2023 the Town Council agreed to amend the categories of Town Awards for 2023 onwards to the following:
Neighbourhood Champion - awarded to an individual or group in recognition of community spirit.
Young Citizen's Award - awarded to a young person in the community, aged 18 or under as of 7 May 2024, who has made a big difference to someone else - an unsung hero.
Good Citizen's Award - awarded to an adult in the community who has made a big difference to someone else - an unsung hero.
Environmental Award - awarded to an individual or group that has made a positive environmental contribution to the town.
Mayor's Award - the Clitheroe Champion Award - awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the town.
In May 2024, Town Awards were made to the following recipients:
Neighbourhood Champion Mick Richardson
Young Citizen's Award Not awarded
Good Citizen's Award Derek Russell
Environmental Award Michael Parkinson
Mayor's Award Ruth Thompson