Award recipients 2024
The award recipients for 2024 include:
Honorary Alderman or Honorary Alderwoman
Sheila Hancox
In recognition of the eminent services which she has rendered to the Council as a past member of this Council including as a former Mayoress and Cabinet Member
Bob Hicks
In recognition of the eminent services which he has rendered to the Council as a past member of this Council including as a former Mayor and Chairman of Committees and as Chairman of Warwickshire County Council
Geoff Ashford
In recognition of the eminent services which he has rendered to the Council as a past member of this Council including as a former Mayor, Cabinet Member and Deputy Leader
Sonja Wilson
In recognition of the eminent services which she has rendered to the Council as a past member of this Council including as a former Mayoress and Chairwoman of Committees
The Mayoral Award
Rebecca Bailey and Sarah Bailey
For their work encouraging and nurturing moths and butterflies in their garden and on social media
Freedom of the Borough
Carol Valentine
For her services to Nuneaton and Bedworth in her involvement with the Bedworth Poppy Appeal for over 20 years, Trustee of the Lee Rigby Foundation, an active member of the Bedworth Armistice Parade Group, supporting veterans, bereaved families, and children.
Julie Earnshaw
For her services to Nuneaton and Bedworth in respect of her contribution to dance nationally and within the Borough through teaching and training several British Championship winning teams in addition to the restoration of many buildings providing affordable housing to residents.
Gareth Edwards
In recognition of his contribution to film as an international film director, writer, cinematographer and visual effects artist.
Martin Bradley
For his services to the Bulkington community during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring residents in need received food supplies and a lifeline to the elderly and vulnerable. Also helping to run Bulkington’s foodbank and being an advocate for the village of Bulkington.
Murray Richards
For his services to Nuneaton and Bedworth serving in the military, coordinating parades across the Borough and maintaining the highest and most professional standards. Also, as an ambassador for the Borough, installing a strong sense of Civic Pride.
Frank Parker
For his services to the Borough as a longstanding businessman and his support to local charities and the local youth sports.
Paul Gough
For his services to the Borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth as the Town Crier, successfully representing the Borough in national competitions, and a Former Commonwealth Champion Town Crier.
Abeda Vorajee MBE
For her services to the Borough as a longstanding contributor to education as a teacher and governor, forming and Chairing the Nuneaton Muslim Women’s Group, Chairing the Local Ethnic Minority Advisory Council, and Trustee of Warwickshire Race Equality Partnership.
Nuneaton and Bedworth Order of Merit
David Harris Snr
For his work with the Warwickshire Youth Darts Organisation.
Jemma Vickers
For her work as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Nuneaton and Bedworth Sea Cadets.
David Greenwood
For helping to found the Nuneaton Ukelele Jam Band.
Naming of streets or public places
Fusilier Louis Carter Drive (formerly Clinic Drive).