5 members of the Cowes community have been given special awards in recognition of their extraordinary dedication to the town at an event held at Northwood House.
The Mayor’s Awards were issued by Cowes Mayor, Councillor Stuart Ellis, on Monday evening (4th August) at his Cowes Week Reception.
Each of the award winners were presented with a glass award and a certificate in recognition of their contribution.
The awards went to:
• Paul Armfield, Manager of Medina Bookshop in Cowes, to recognise that Medina Bookshop had been named ‘Independent Bookshop of the Year for the Southeast’ as part of the 35th Bookseller Awards. The title celebrated the shop’s contribution to the local literary scene and its role in promoting independent bookshops.
• Michael Paler for continuing to support Cowes Town Council and for providing excellent photography at town events.
• Major Crane for all her work with the Cowes Combined Cadet Force whom she has supported for around 20 years.
• Ali Burt for all her work in Scouting on the Island.
• Ian Scragg for all his work behind the scenes, supporting Cowes Town Council.
Mayor Stuart Ellis has said:
“It was my pleasure, as Cowes Mayor, to present the awards this year to five very deserving people who have truly done great work for Cowes and our wider Island community.
“On behalf of Cowes Town Council, I thank them for their continued work and dedication.”
