Nine worthy winners of the Mayor's Award for Access 2024
The Mayor's Award for Access recognises
- people across our borough who make positive contributions to the lives of people with disabilities
- buildings used by the public are awarded for their accessibility
The Guildford Access Group selected this year's amazing winners.
Services to the community award winners
Simon Teagle and his co-fundraisers
Completing the Cornish Coast Challenge in May, they raised £12,000 for the Samson Centre. That's 480km in seven days! The Samson Centre helps people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) live the best life they can by keeping well physically and mentally.
Kane Radio Station, MindWaves
This youth project works with 14 to 25 year-olds with special needs and/or mental health challenges. The project gives young people an opportunity to gain new skills and boost their confidence.
Normandy Village Shop and Café
The award recognises the hard work that goes into running this venture. It's owned and run by the community for the community.
Mack Entertainment
The team provides entertainment to care homes, helping to lift the spirits of residents.
Premises access award winners
Gold Award
- West Horsley Place
Silver Award
- Guildford Baptist Church for their Changing Places facilities
- Fairlands Medical Practice
Bronze Award
- St Nicolas Church
- Shere Village Hall
The Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Sallie Barker was thrilled to present winners with their certificates. She said:
"I was delighted to learn about all the great work that people and organisations are doing in our borough to make a difference to the lives of people with disabilities. We all have a role to play in making our communities more inclusive and accessible.
"I hope that by showcasing your achievements others will be inspired to make their groups more inclusive and their buildings accessible for all."
The Chairpersons of The Guildford Access Group, Gemma Roulston and Diana Lockyer-Nibbs added:
"The Guildford Access Group and Guildford Borough Council have worked hard to encourage organisations and venues in the borough to be accessible to disabled people.
"We are very thankful that many people in the borough have put themselves out to make their services and buildings as accessible as possible. This benefits everyone."
The evening ended with entertainment provided by one of the award winners.