Civic Awards 2021 - Boro's unsung heroes
The winners of the 2021 Civic Community Awards were presented with their awards at a ceremony on Monday 20 September in Middlesbrough Town Hall.
Check out the fantastic local people, community groups, and businesses who have made a positive difference to the lives of Middlesbrough's residents.
Watch this page for information about the launch of the 2022 Civic Awards!
Citizen of the Year
Winner - Tony Wedlake
Runners up:
- Jackie Young
- Mark Horkan
Covid Hero
Winner - The White Feather Project
Runners up:
- Adele Bowen
- Revd Sister Jane Emson
Health and Wellbeing
Business
Winner - Step Forward Tees Valley
Runners up:
- Depaul UK
- Recovery Connections
Community
Winner - Nite Light CIC
Runners up:
- Hart Gables
- The White Feather Project
Helping People Learn
Business
Winner - The Hope Foundation
Runners up:
- Step Forward Tees Valley
- Thirteen
Community
Winner - Ubuntu
Runners up:
- Kim Dixon
- The Prince's Trust
Improving Job Opportunities
Business
Winner - Active Tees Valley
Runners up:
- CTees
- Skins & Needles
Community
Winner - The Prince's Trust
Runners up:
- Kim Dixon
- Linx Project
Improving our Neighbourhoods
Business
Winner - Community Ventures
Runners up:
- Middlesbrough Environment City
- Step Forward Tees Valley
Community
Winner - Jackie Young and Community Champions
Runners up:
- Frances Graham
- Paul Cutter (Friends of Fairy Dell)
Making People Happier
Business
Winner - Sag Hussein
Runners up:
- Community Ventures
- Youth Focus North East
Community
Winner - Tracy Hunter
Runners up:
- Abi Witherden
- Harry Staines
Middlesbrough Children Matter - new award for 2021
Winner - George Martin
Runners up:
- Ben Lynas
- Isabelle Playford
Read the stories from 2021
Check out the Civic Awards brochure to find out why all of our winners and runners-up were shortlisted.
If you're struggling to read the PDF, please email civics@middlesbrough.gov.uk.