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And the winners are...

Beverley Town Council proudly hosted the Best of Beverley Awards Night on Friday, 11th April 2025, bringing the community together to honour the outstanding individuals, groups, and businesses who make Beverley such a special place to live and work.

Held at East Riding Theatre, the evening was a heartfelt celebration of community spirit, dedication, and achievement across a range of categories. The event was attended by shortlisted nominees, councillors, community leaders, and special guests, all gathered to shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond for Beverley.

Mayor of Beverley, Councillor David Boynton, said: “It was truly inspiring to recognise so many incredible people who contribute so much to our town. The Best of Beverley Awards remind us that community is at the heart of everything we do—and that Beverley’s strength lies in the kindness, talent, and dedication of its people.”

Winners were selected following a public nomination process earlier this year, which saw a wonderful response from the community. The judging panel, made up of Town Councillors, had the difficult task of choosing the recipients from an impressive pool of nominations.

The shortlisted, runners-up and winners were:

Community Awards – Celebrating the community groups and voluntary organisations in Beverley, which go above and beyond for residents and deserve to be acknowledged.

  • Winner: The Repair Café
  • Runner-up: Beverley Male Voice Choir
  • Shortlisted: Beverley FM
  • Shortlisted: Light in the Darkness
  • Shortlisted: The Flower Box

 

Business Awards – Local businesses that go one step further than just their core purpose, but go out of their way to do more for the Beverley community and make a positive difference to people’s lives.

  • Winner: Armstrongs Café
  • Runner-up: The Games Shack
  • Shortlisted: The Grapes
  • Shortlisted: Lewis Northern
  • Shortlisted: Wilkin Chapman

 

Individual Awards – Individuals who over time have done an incredible amount for their community, usually without fuss or fanfare. This is a time to sing their praises.

  • Winner: Jack Bailey
  • Runner-up: Chloe Russell
  • Shortlisted: Paul Weston
  • Shortlisted: Pat Hatch
  • Shortlisted: Clare Greaves

 

Other awards and bestowments were made:

  • Special Recognition Award: Renee James – for raising £1000s for charity.
  • Mayor’s Civic Award: Allan English – for over 30 years’ service as a Pasture Master
  • Honorary Freeman of Beverley: David Tucker – in recognition of the many years of service to education, the community and the preservation of local heritage, always carried out with enthusiasm, calm rationale and good humour.

 

Music and entertainment were provided by She Productions, whilst videos and presentations were produced by Jonathan Levy at Beverley-based Blue Aurora Media.  The host for the evening, was Councillor Denis Healy. The event was produced and coordinated by Matt Snowden, Town Clerk to Beverley Town Council.