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 16 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
On 16 May 2023 Town Awards were made to the following recipients:
Neighbourhood Champion Clitheroe Civic Society
Young Citizen's Award Dulcie Price
Good Citizen's Award Janet White
Environmental Award Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket & Bowling Club
Mayor's Award Brenda Dixon