West Berkshire Community Champion Awards 2026
Tabled 23 February 2026 by Mr Lee Dillon
That this House warmly congratulates the winners and highly commended nominees of the 2026 Community Champion Awards in West Berkshire; recognises Mike Karasinski, Volunteer of the Year, for founding and running NaDDS, a neurodivergent men’s support group providing vital mental health support; praises Cold Ash Countryside Volunteers, Community Group of the Year, for transforming the Wildlife Allotment Garden into a thriving community space; applauds Tim Barton, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, for more than 45 years of dedicated voluntary service; celebrates the compassion, commitment, and tireless work shown by volunteers across West Berkshire; and thanks all those who give their time and energy to improving our local communities.