A number of unsung heroes have been honoured by the Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council at a prestigious award ceremony.
Cllr Gaynor Oliver presented a number of exceptional residents with Civic Awards at a special celebratory ceremony at Penallta House recently.
Seven outstanding citizens were recognised for the exceptional service they provide to the community and for going above and beyond in improving the communities that they live in.
The winners and their contributions to their communities are detailed below:
- Sue Price, from Machen – nominated for over 20 years of voluntary work with the Ruppera Woodland Trust.
- James Hogan, from Caerphilly – nominated for his involvement in several voluntary organisations over the past 20 years.
- Katherine Hughes, from Caerphilly – nominated for her role in securing £380,000 to convert the Beeches building at the former site of Caerphilly Miner’s Hospital into a venue for community use.
- Darron Knibbs, from Caerphilly – nominated for his achievement at reaching 25 years service volunteering with the Scouts.
- Mark Griffiths, from Pontlottyn – nominated for his voluntary work within the community helping vulnerable residents and dealing with local issues.
- Howard Jones, from Hengoed – nominated for his collection of historical artefacts from the Rhymney area encouraging interest in the community’s heritage and his work to improve the local community by donating plants, time and money to community projects and local sports clubs.
- Steve Davies, from Bedwas – nominated for his role as a member of the Executive Committee at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall, where he has held the posts of Vice Chair and Chair for the past 10 years, organising events, cleaning the hall, working as a steward, and allowing the hall to provide a facility for the council’s Education Service.