Excellence Awards 2021
The Society has been pleased to make the following 2021 Excellence Awards:
BILL HANCOCK for his work with the area’s wildlife.
PHILIP O’HEAR for his work with the Reydon Village Plan, Housing Survey and Neighbourhood Plan.
REYDON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMMITTEE for their innovative fundraising resulting in a dazzling annual display.
ANN EDWARDS & CAROLYN KERR for their daily task in helping to keep the Common clean and pleasant.
MARGARET THOMAS for her many kind ways of supporting any in need of help.
CHRIS WILMOT for his exceptionally willing attendance to vehicle maintenance, often putting service before profit.
In addition to the above we have not surprisingly been inundated with nominations in connection with Covid19 related work. We have decided to hold these over until later in the year when it is hoped the pandemic may have eased. We are now allowing further time for any new Covid19 related nominations to be accepted. Nomination forms may be obtained either from the button below or from Brian Harrild (01502 724298). The closing date for submission is 1st August 2021.
Ridley Burnett, Chairman
The Society has been pleased to make the following 2021 Excellence Awards:
BILL HANCOCK for his work with the area’s wildlife.
PHILIP O’HEAR for his work with the Reydon Village Plan, Housing Survey and Neighbourhood Plan.
REYDON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMMITTEE for their innovative fundraising resulting in a dazzling annual display.
ANN EDWARDS & CAROLYN KERR for their daily task in helping to keep the Common clean and pleasant.
MARGARET THOMAS for her many kind ways of supporting any in need of help.
CHRIS WILMOT for his exceptionally willing attendance to vehicle maintenance, often putting service before profit.
In addition to the above we have not surprisingly been inundated with nominations in connection with Covid19 related work. We have decided to hold these over until later in the year when it is hoped the pandemic may have eased. We are now allowing further time for any new Covid19 related nominations to be accepted. Nomination forms may be obtained either from the button below or from Brian Harrild (01502 724298). The closing date for submission is 1st August 2021.
Ridley Burnett, Chairman
Click on the button above for the Nomination Form. The form should appear in your browser which you can export as a PDF.
A full list of winners is:
2020
Anne Clarke for providing the Pit Stop as a unique facility for families and for extensive fundraising for charity
Gillian Graham for keeping Reydon litter free in all weathers
Saffron Manning and Jane Samkin for improving the health of our community by organising the Great Run Local, Sunday after Sunday in all weathers for over five years
Melanie Wilson for organising a highly successful community Christmas lunch and for pursuing a service-before-profit approach to her utilities business
Brian Harrild for many years of service to the community and active association with the 1st Southwold Scouts, the Reydon Show, St Margaret's Church and the Southwold and Reydon Society
2019
Jim Elmes tireless work for the Reydon Village Plan, the Reydon Housing Needs Survey and, currently, the Reydon Neighbourhood Plan
Maggie Everson enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Pitches View and for her work also at the Voluntary Help Centre
Doreen Hammett a great many years of devoted service and practical help on the Scout Group committee
Judy & Graham Hay-Davison great achievements at the Harbour under their stewardship as Secretary and Chair of the Harbour Users’ Association
John Huggins a community man par excellence in respect of the RNLI and charity fundraising and also a driving force behind flood defences and litter picking
Christine Obern solely responsible for twelve years for the popular Southwold Theatre and Music Group – a very welcome community asset
Simon Pitcher in addition to his parish work, for steering through the re-ordering of St Edmund’s Church for the benefit of the whole community and visitors
Tony Smith tremendous dedication to two causes: Save Our Southwold and facilities for mobility and hearing loss
Laurence Vulliamy substantial contribution to the initiation of the Save our Southwold hospital campaign and his enthusiasm for the Sailors’ Reading Room
2018Betty Richardson 20 years as a volunteer hearing children read at Southwold Primary School
Patricia Elvin long term volunteer work on behalf of the RNLI and the Southwold Inbetweens
Beryl Cannell 10 years of community work in many capacities
Guy Mitchell & Sarah Green 12 years' service making Southwold Post Office & Toy Shop (SPOTS) such a community asset
Norwich & Peterborough Building Society to the staff for creating a uniquely welcoming banking service now sadly closed
Tony Evans for founding the Excellence Awards and for service to the Southwold & Reydon Society
2017
Ian Southgate recognition of his exceptional work as a postman and the special interest he takes in the welfare of the residents on his round.
1st Southwold Scouts to celebrate more than 100 years of scouting in Southwold and the dedicated leaders who make it possible
Helen Price in recognition of her lifelong dedication and service to bellringing in Southwold and Reydon
Southwold Shuttle Bus in recognition of the dependable service provided and the invaluable benefit to the community and visitors
2016
Stephen Wolfenden Photographic records of 'The Town'
Mike Mayhew Southwold Allotments Association
Revd Rich Henderson departing vicar of St Margaret's Reydon
Southwold Lifeboat Crew & Fundraisers
2015
John Barber Southwold Bellman
Christine Fells Red Cross organiser
Keith Warren local photography of people & events
Sue Doy long service to the community of Southwold
Barry Tolfree Southwold & Son website
York Road GP Surgery on evolution to the Solebay Health Centre
Barrie Remblance long service to the community of Reydon
2014
David Moyse fundraising and community involvement
John Winter Sailors Reading Room & Harbour
David Woods Reydon Corner
Letter of commendation:
Louise Stroyan 25 years running Nutters
2013
Charlotte Clark an exceptional Librarian
Joan Goldsmith long service to institutions serving Southwold & Reydon esp St Edmund's
Jack & Ann Robins Marguerite Club & Poppy Appeal organisers
Frank Mortlock long service to institutions serving Southwold & Reydon
Ruth Chapman charity fundraising & 26 yrs organist St Margaret's
Jack Storer long service & commitment to the community of Southwold
Cathy Ryan exceptional contribution to the development of the Sole Bay Care Fund charity
2012
Jenny Hursell 26 years' service as Town Clerk
Reydon Scarecrow Trail Committee establishing the Trail in 2010 to raise funds for Reydon Christmas lights
Tricia Scott immense time & energy as the Southwold & District Voluntary Help Centre co-ordinators
Geraldine Bryant 31 years on the Executive Committee, 21 years on the Town Council and two terms as Mayor
John Canham Solo Town and beachfront cleaner for 20 years
David and Donna Smith Community fundraising whilst running the Randolph Hotel
Letters of commendation:
John & Patricia Purdy 25 years' service running their newsagent's shop and some 9,000 paper delivering days
Tim Hunkin novel machines on the pier
2011
Southwold Museum modernistaion & improved interactiove exhibition space
Christopher and Helen Iredale for the recreation of Southwold Pier
The Barbrook Family long term involvement in the community esp the Village Hall
Lady Freud & The Jill Freud Company the Southwold Summer Theatre
Adnams Reydon Distribution Centre innovative design of low carbon commercial building
John & Rosie Bennett Electric Picture Palace & Southwold Film Society
Robert Temple, Brian Haward, David Vaughan Godell Sports Pavilion
Letter of commendation:
Southwold Town Council and Brian Webb Southwold sign at Mights Bridge
2020
Anne Clarke for providing the Pit Stop as a unique facility for families and for extensive fundraising for charity
Gillian Graham for keeping Reydon litter free in all weathers
Saffron Manning and Jane Samkin for improving the health of our community by organising the Great Run Local, Sunday after Sunday in all weathers for over five years
Melanie Wilson for organising a highly successful community Christmas lunch and for pursuing a service-before-profit approach to her utilities business
Brian Harrild for many years of service to the community and active association with the 1st Southwold Scouts, the Reydon Show, St Margaret's Church and the Southwold and Reydon Society
2019
Jim Elmes tireless work for the Reydon Village Plan, the Reydon Housing Needs Survey and, currently, the Reydon Neighbourhood Plan
Maggie Everson enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Pitches View and for her work also at the Voluntary Help Centre
Doreen Hammett a great many years of devoted service and practical help on the Scout Group committee
Judy & Graham Hay-Davison great achievements at the Harbour under their stewardship as Secretary and Chair of the Harbour Users’ Association
John Huggins a community man par excellence in respect of the RNLI and charity fundraising and also a driving force behind flood defences and litter picking
Christine Obern solely responsible for twelve years for the popular Southwold Theatre and Music Group – a very welcome community asset
Simon Pitcher in addition to his parish work, for steering through the re-ordering of St Edmund’s Church for the benefit of the whole community and visitors
Tony Smith tremendous dedication to two causes: Save Our Southwold and facilities for mobility and hearing loss
Laurence Vulliamy substantial contribution to the initiation of the Save our Southwold hospital campaign and his enthusiasm for the Sailors’ Reading Room
2018Betty Richardson 20 years as a volunteer hearing children read at Southwold Primary School
Patricia Elvin long term volunteer work on behalf of the RNLI and the Southwold Inbetweens
Beryl Cannell 10 years of community work in many capacities
Guy Mitchell & Sarah Green 12 years' service making Southwold Post Office & Toy Shop (SPOTS) such a community asset
Norwich & Peterborough Building Society to the staff for creating a uniquely welcoming banking service now sadly closed
Tony Evans for founding the Excellence Awards and for service to the Southwold & Reydon Society
2017
Ian Southgate recognition of his exceptional work as a postman and the special interest he takes in the welfare of the residents on his round.
1st Southwold Scouts to celebrate more than 100 years of scouting in Southwold and the dedicated leaders who make it possible
Helen Price in recognition of her lifelong dedication and service to bellringing in Southwold and Reydon
Southwold Shuttle Bus in recognition of the dependable service provided and the invaluable benefit to the community and visitors
2016
Stephen Wolfenden Photographic records of 'The Town'
Mike Mayhew Southwold Allotments Association
Revd Rich Henderson departing vicar of St Margaret's Reydon
Southwold Lifeboat Crew & Fundraisers
2015
John Barber Southwold Bellman
Christine Fells Red Cross organiser
Keith Warren local photography of people & events
Sue Doy long service to the community of Southwold
Barry Tolfree Southwold & Son website
York Road GP Surgery on evolution to the Solebay Health Centre
Barrie Remblance long service to the community of Reydon
2014
David Moyse fundraising and community involvement
John Winter Sailors Reading Room & Harbour
David Woods Reydon Corner
Letter of commendation:
Louise Stroyan 25 years running Nutters
2013
Charlotte Clark an exceptional Librarian
Joan Goldsmith long service to institutions serving Southwold & Reydon esp St Edmund's
Jack & Ann Robins Marguerite Club & Poppy Appeal organisers
Frank Mortlock long service to institutions serving Southwold & Reydon
Ruth Chapman charity fundraising & 26 yrs organist St Margaret's
Jack Storer long service & commitment to the community of Southwold
Cathy Ryan exceptional contribution to the development of the Sole Bay Care Fund charity
2012
Jenny Hursell 26 years' service as Town Clerk
Reydon Scarecrow Trail Committee establishing the Trail in 2010 to raise funds for Reydon Christmas lights
Tricia Scott immense time & energy as the Southwold & District Voluntary Help Centre co-ordinators
Geraldine Bryant 31 years on the Executive Committee, 21 years on the Town Council and two terms as Mayor
John Canham Solo Town and beachfront cleaner for 20 years
David and Donna Smith Community fundraising whilst running the Randolph Hotel
Letters of commendation:
John & Patricia Purdy 25 years' service running their newsagent's shop and some 9,000 paper delivering days
Tim Hunkin novel machines on the pier
2011
Southwold Museum modernistaion & improved interactiove exhibition space
Christopher and Helen Iredale for the recreation of Southwold Pier
The Barbrook Family long term involvement in the community esp the Village Hall
Lady Freud & The Jill Freud Company the Southwold Summer Theatre
Adnams Reydon Distribution Centre innovative design of low carbon commercial building
John & Rosie Bennett Electric Picture Palace & Southwold Film Society
Robert Temple, Brian Haward, David Vaughan Godell Sports Pavilion
Letter of commendation:
Southwold Town Council and Brian Webb Southwold sign at Mights Bridge