Pride Of Swindon
2026 Awards. See List
18 invidividuals and 12 teams were recognised with a Pride Of Swindon Award.
Teams:
Swindon BATS
BEST BE A BETTER YOU
Swindon Borough Council - Live Well Team Volunteers
Stratton Advice Point
Gloucester House Management Team and Volunteers
Keep Swindon Tidy
Society Without Abuse
Great Western Hospital Volunteers
Swindon and Wiltshire Pride
Owen's World
Swindon Literacy Champions
Friendship Circle Volunteers
Individuals:
Toby Richardson
Heath Sandercock
Xabi Murray Leech
Jordan Turner
Jane Richards
Leigh Hopkins
Robert Faulkner
Lesley Hemingway
Carol Barwell
Heather Prictor
Jeremy Lune
Tim Howe
Sylvester King
John Stooke
Dinesh Patel
Carl McCulloch
Peggy-Sue Ford
Katherine Brownlee
Posthumous:
Ken White
Hosted at the Doubletree by Hilton for the first time, having moved from its previous venue of STEAM. A full house, an impressive mix of community, business and dignatories who presented certificates, Brunel badges and glass trophies.
The event presented by Shirley Ludford, DL and Pam Webb.
The VIPs: Mayor of Swindon. Police and Crime Commissioner. High Sheriff Of Wiltshire. Leader of Swindon Borough Council, a Deputy Lieutenant of Wiltshire.
Many inspiring stories. Examples of long service. Personal achievement despite adversity.
The names of all receipients will be engraved on a plaque to add to those already displayed at Swindons Central Library.