The Pride of Reading Awards
Over the past 22 years hundreds of local people, groups, organisations and businesses have been recipients of a Pride of Reading Award. All winners honoured have made a dramatic impact within Reading, including local heroes, neighbourhood champions, charities, businesses and volunteers from communities across our town.
This year’s awards recognised an inspiring collection of individuals and teams whose dedication, passion and commitment have made a lasting difference to the town.
From hospitality and education to grassroots sport, music, charity work, environmental awareness and community support, the winners demonstrate the very best of Reading.
Salem Potts, The Chris Tarrant Award sponsored by The Oracle
Jeff Hinds, Special Recognition Award from the Pride of Reading Judges
Hudson Willmot, Child of Courage sponsored by De Vere Wokefield Estate
Richard Ashfield, Local Hero sponsored by Green Park
The Avenue School Special Needs Academy, School of the Year sponsored by Educatering Solutions
RG4 FC, Volunteers of the Year sponsored by AB Walker
Dibyaa Maharjan, Health Worker of the Year sponsored by Clearview Intelligence
Blandy & Blandy, Business in Action over 50 employees sponsored by Boyes Turner
BKRY, Business in Action under 50 employees sponsored by Boyes Turner
Fanny’s Antiques, Independent Retailer of the Year sponsored by REDA and Reading BID
Paul Clerehugh London Street Brasserie, Hospitality Award sponsored by Cherubs Floral Design
Jessica Hotson, The Inspiration Award sponsored by McDonald’s
Debbie Eastwood, Employee of the Year sponsored by Reading Buses
Teresa Verney-Brookes, Climate And Sustainability Impact Award sponsored by University Of Reading
Dr Richard Kay, Neighbourhood Champion sponsored by Reading Football Club
Strong Womens Club, Community of the Year sponsored by Hilton Reading
The Way Ministry Reading, Charity of the Year sponsored by Cream Design
Reading Festival, Putting Reading on the Map sponsored by Jacobs the Jewellers and the Purple Turtle
Mary Genis, Music Legacy Award sponsored by Vale & West
The Rising Sun Arts Centre, Grassroots Music Award sponsored by Pride Of Reading CIC
The history of the awards and team behind it.
The organisations who make the awards possible.
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View all our 2025 and previous winners.
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