MAYOR'S AWARDS - WINNERS

Mayor's Awards

Each year the Mayor searches for those unsung heroes of this Borough who give their time and energy to help and bring together others in the community.

The awards also provide an opportunity to recognise whose who provide an outstanding service to the Borough through their job roles, and this may include paid employment.

This award provides an opportunity for charitable and voluntary work to be recognised by the Mayor on behalf of the people of the Borough of Melton.  Also, it is hoped that this acknowledgement may inspire others to be involved in community activities,  helping others and going the extra mile in their working life.

2012 Winners

Malcolm Britton

• Being very active in the Frisby village including being a Parish Councillor for Frisby for many years and has been involved in the Parish of the Upper Wreake 6 Parishes for 24 years unpaid;
• Being the treasurer of the Village Hall and Chair of Frisby School Governer’s;
• His work as a Lecturer and Student Services Manager for Brooksby College and he now tells the story of Brooksby to visitors to raise funds including conducting Ghost Walks around the College;Taking Services in Melton and other Churches and is a General Secretary for the Diocese of Leicester;
• Mowing the lawn for a new Burial Ground, organising litter picks around Frisby and is the Editor of the Parish Magazine of which many are affected by this activity;
• Devoting his spare time to working within the Community.
• Also received the Robert Hyslop - Citizen of the Year Plate

Lt Mark Whitehead

• Devoting and dedicating 5 years into the Melton Army Cadet Force, making it a special place and organization for young people in Melton;
• Being detachment Commander for Melton Army Cadets, which through his leadership has become one of the top detachments in the country;
• Providing Army Cadets with the opportunity to learn and gain life skills by working as a team, discipline and with a spirit of service to the local community;
• Being involved in charity work on a weekly basis;
• Being involved in youth organisations for the past 6 years.
• Also awarded the Derek Sanders Cup for outstanding Achievement

Chris McCluskey

• Being a Gardening Co-ordinator for more than 2 years and supporting a team of 8 volunteers to maintain gardens and help those who cannot manage;
• Regularly putting in 20-30 hours per week voluntarily in to his work;
• Doing work to improve the appearance and physical environment of some of the most deprived areas of Melton, increasing pride and community spirit;
• Approaching local businesses for donations and donations in kind; organising raffles and car boot sales helping to bring people together with joy and friendship;
• Always putting others first.

Di Featherstone

• Helping 16-24 year olds and most 13+ students as a Connexions Personal Advisor;
• Her approach to her work and involvement with young people going way beyond the remit of her duties, offering extraordinary support day in day out in her role at Connexions.
• Having an amazing rapport with people and goes out on a limb to ensure the young people get the support they deserve.
• Being instrumental in setting up the Melton Learning Hub, offering an alternative education provision for disaffected young people unable to access mainstream education;
• Working tirelessly to improve the lives of teenage parents (NEET – Not in Education and Training)
• Changing some people’s prospects and helping to improve their lives due to the direct result of her determination to do her best for her clients in Melton Mowbray.

Young Citizen's Awards

The Mayor is looking for nominations of young people who have made an outstanding contribution to the community.

This award recognises the positive role young people play in our community today and encourage our youth to be thoughtful and caring citizens of the future

2012 Winner

Chris Knott

• Age 17
• Helping to deliver the services of the Hub’s Country Park Cafe; including catering, internet services and the visitors centre;
• Creating fresh food and helping to apply a healthy approach by assisting in producing healthy menus;
• Working towards raising funds for the Hub and providing supporting activities for all ages;
• Overcoming educational needs and difficulties to achieve at the Hub, obtaining a Level 1 Certificate in Creative Cookery; progressed to Level 2 the following year;
• His work at the Cafe voluntarily but has now progressed and works in a Supervisory position on a Sunday;
• Helping to tutor young people who are learning catering.

The Mayor's Awards and the Young Citizen Award were presented at the Full Council meeting held on 18 April 2012 at Parkside, Station Approach, Burton Street

The Mayor, Councillor Alison Freer-Jones (center), is shown with the 2012 award winners (from left to right) Chirs Knott (Young Citizen), Malcolm Britton, Chris McCluskey, Di Featherstone and Lt Mark Whitehead.