Annual Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards
The purpose of the award is to recognise a person who has made a significant contribution to enriching the lives of Bideford residents.
Do you know anyone who would fit the bill for either of the above awards?
Bideford Town Council presents an award annually to a person or organisation who resides or is based within the parish of Bideford, who make a significant contribution to the community and a real difference to the lives of Bideford residents.
What form will the award take?
The award is a framed scroll bearing the name of the individual/s or organisation. This will be presented at the next Mayor Introduction Ceremony on 5 June 2025.
Who can make the nomination?
Any individual or organisation who resides or is based within the parish of Bideford.
Nomination Criteria:
Any person who is either living in or outside Bideford (providing that residents within Bideford have significantly benefited from their activities).
Young Citizens need to be under 18 years on 4 June 2025.
If the person nominated performs the task as part of their paid employment then in order to qualify their contribution must be well above and beyond that normally expected as part of their employment.
Town Councillors and Council Staff are not eligible for nomination.
When should nominations be made?
All nominations must be returned to the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, Bideford by 12 Noon, 1 May 2025.
Nomination Forms are available from:
The Town Clerk, Bideford Town Council
01237 428938 or by email to: info@bideford-tc.gov.uk
or download and print the nomination forms from the links below:
2025 – Citizen and Young Citizen Awards
Citizens Award Certificate 2025 was presented to Mr Ian Knight at the Mayor’s Introduction Ceremony on 5 June 2025. Mr Knight was nominated in recognition for his outstanding years of service to the residents of Bideford as a member and Chairman of Bideford AFC.
Ian has dedicated himself to the Club for which he has worked tirelessly. He was part of the successful Team who were instrumental in securing the new lease that will provide future (funding) opportunities.
from the Outgoing Mayor, Cllr Ms R Clarke
Young Citizen Award Certificate 2025 was presented to Rocky Grigg. Rocky was nominated in recognition for his exceptional qualities consistently demonstrated through his unwavering dedication to the Bideford Boxing Club.
His work ethic and passion for supporting others has been recognised. As a former club captain, Rocky led by example earning the respect of his peers, coaches and the wider Bideford Community.
Certificate for 2025.
