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 January 2025 the Town Council agreed to simplify the Awards categories to Awards for those aged over 18 and Awards for those aged under 18 with the emphasis being on the nominee to explain why the nominated person deserved a Town Award.
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