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Excellence Awards 2020  
 

At this time of year we normally prepare for our AGM and presentation of our annual awards. Sadly, this will not take place but here is a message from Brian Harrild, organiser of the awards, who has just retired from our Committee:
Traditionally, I say at our annual meeting what a great pleasure it is to be here to announce the names of those who are to receive the year's Excellence Awards. This time the pleasure remains, albeit from my self-isolation lair.
Southwold and Reydon are places where the seemingly impossible becomes a reality, for example:


Do you dream of somewhere to which you can take young children to play outdoors in a safe environment with the toys provided while you relax with refreshments? The Pit Stop Cafe is your answer.
"Presented to ANNE CLARKE for providing a unique facility for families and extensive fundraising for charity."

Do you marvel at how difficult it is to find a piece of litter in Reydon? The answer lies in the tireless work of our very own litter picker.

"Presented to GILLIAN GRAHAM for keeping Reydon litter free in all weathers."

Do you yearn to regularly improve your health by exercising just to the degree that you wish? The answer can be found by joining the Great Run Local, Sunday after Sunday.

"Presented to 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."

Do you wish that the charges for your utilities could be reduced at no cost to you and without high pressure sales talk? The answer lies with our final nominee who also organises a Christmas party for the whole community.

"Presented to MELANIE WILSON for organising a highly successful community event and pursuing a service-before-profit approach to her utilities business."

Our congratulations to all those above and here's a special message for...

BRIAN HARRILD 
(sorry, Brian, if this comes as a bit of a surprise) :

You have contributed to the Southwold and Reydon Society Committee for longer than I can recall, including a number of years as Treasurer characterised by exceptionally precise and impeccable bookkeeping. You have also contributed for years to local life in many other ways - among them as a long serving treasurer of the Scouts & Reydon Show and as an organiser of Church lunches ("an amiable and kind raconteur"). 


I am delighted to add the citation for your own Excellence Award:
"Presented to 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".
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Ridley Burnett, Chairman
AWARDS NOMINATION FORM
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
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