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
- Not yet awarded
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
- Not yet awarded
Naming of streets or public places
- Not yet awarded
Freedom of Entry to the Borough
- Not yet awarded
King’s Birthday and New Year honours lists for Nuneaton and Bedworth residents only
- None awarded