St. Just Town Council Annual Community Award scheme is open to individuals or community groups who have made a positive difference to the community on an honorary basis. The awards are made at the reception following the annual Feast Service and each successful nominee will receive a presentation from the Mayor of St. Just. Nominations by email to clerk@stjusttowncouncil.gov.uk before 8th October 2025

What categories of award are there? 

• Citizen of the year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Community Group
• Achievement in sport
• Lifetime achievement ( if applicable)

Who meets the Criteria?

Residents and those who work or study in the parish are eligible, Nominations can be made for a wide range of activities, including:

• Community involvement – such as delivering an innovation or idea that makes a noticeable difference to the community

• Providing extraordinary service to the community – going the extra mile

• Selfless actions that affect/involve others to improve the quality of life

• An outstanding achievement – for example, an act of bravery

• Gaining exceptional recognition for St. Just parish at a regional/ national level

• Outstanding achievement in their field – sports or culture

• Significantly improving the environment of our town or village communities

1.  In the case of the Young Citizen award the upper age limit is 18 years of age.

Who doesn’t meet the criteria? 

• Persons who are employed, or otherwise paid to provide a service to the community, shall not be eligible to receive an award as far as that service is concerned
• Previous winners of the award (within the last 8 years (2 administrations))
• Any employee of the Council
• Any Member of the Council or immediate family of a Member of the Council ( A former councillor may be considered if they have continued to support community activities voluntarily since standing down as a councillor)

Closing date for nominations – Wednesday 8^th October 2025