Citizen and Young Citizen of Honour Awards

Fareham Borough Council has been rewarding local residents in recognition of their unpaid work within the community for a number of years. In 2001 we also introduced a Young Citizen of the Year award to recognise the bravery and courage of young people in Fareham aged between 4 and 18.

 

Citizens of Honour and Young Citizens of Honour winners 2009 with the Mayor (2009/10) Cllr Mrs Ruth Godrich in the Mayor's Parlour

To make the award easier to understand we have developed a short presentation for groups, explaining the award scheme and how to nominate colleagues and friends.  There are three nomination categories, each with their own set of criteria.

The three nomination categories for the scheme are:

• Citizen of Honour (18 years plus)
• Young Citizen of the Year (4 -11 years)
• Young Citizen of the Year (12 -18 years)

 

Citizen of Honour (18 years plus)

This category is awarded in recognition of community and voluntary service which benefits the local community. Award winners could include those who have shown a long-term commitment to volunteering with a local charity, or voluntary group whose aim is to improve the quality of life for local residents.

 

Young Citizen of the Year (4 - 11 years)

This award celebrates an outstanding act of bravery, a regular selfless act for others, or for overcoming and learning to adapt to a registered disability. Young people who are nominated for this award may be making a positive endeavour to take part in community or voluntary activities, or regularly providing care or support to a relative or friend.

 

Fareham's youngest Citizen of Honour 2009 Rebecca Harfield with the Mayor 2008/09 Cllr Ernest Crouch.

 

Young Citizen of the Year (12 - 18 years)

Many young people already offer their time voluntarily to help with local community initiatives and groups. This award is in recognition of community and voluntary service which benefits the local community. Like the Citizen of Honour Award young people may be volunteering with a local charity or voluntary group, or providing on-going care to an individual. We would like to encourage nominations both from group leaders and other young people who feel that their peers deserve recognition.

 

Making nominations - Where can I obtain a form?

Nomination forms are available on line.  Please complete the appropriate online form below, depending on your chosen category. 

• Citizen of Honour (18 years plus)
• Young Citizen of the Year (4 -11 years)
• Young Citizen of the Year (12 -18 years)

Alternatively you can request a form by emailing customerservices@fareham.gov.uk, or by telephoning our Customer Services Team on 01329 236100.  You can also obtain forms from the main reception at the Civic Offices, local community centres and other community facilities.

Citizens of Honour and Young Citizens of Honour winners for 2009 at Mayor Making 2009/10.

 

What happens next?

When you have made your nomination and after the closing date (to be advised), all applicants are selected by Councillors at a Full Council Meeting.  The winners (accompanied by two guests) are presented with their award badges by the outgoing Mayor at the annual Mayor Making Ceremony which is held in May.  Following that, the winners and four guests are invited to the Mayor's Parlour to meet the new Mayor, where they are presented with their framed Citizen of Honour certificates.  They will also be invited to sign the Citizen of Honour book.

Throughout the year, the winners and a guest are invited to attend several civic functions, and will also receive a free family ticket to the Pantomime at Ferneham Hall.  The Young Citizen(s) of Honour will also be invited to switch on the Christmas lights in Fareham with the Mayor.

Finally the winners names are added to the plaque in the Civic Offices Public Reception area, where they are permanently displayed.

 

Citizen of Honour Winner 2009 Michael Marten with the Mayor (2008/09) Cllr Ernest Crouch

 

How many winners are there each year?

• up to four adult Citizens of Honour
• one Young Citizen aged 4 - 11 years
• one Young Citizen aged 12 - 18 years.

 

Closing date for nominations for 2010

The closing date for nominations for 2010 is Friday 29th January.

 

Further Details of the Award

If you would like to know more about the Citizen of Honour Award 2010 (283 Kb) and how to nominate a colleague or young person, then why not arrange for an officer to come and talk at one of your meetings?  Contact the Chief Executives Office on 01329 236100 or email cxoffice@fareham.gov.uk.