Nominations for this year’s Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Citizen Awards, which recognise unsung heroes from across NPT who make a real difference to our communities, close at midday on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.
Kindly supported by Trade Centre Wales and Tata Steel UK, the eagerly awaited event takes place at The Orangery, Margam Country Park, on Friday April 4th, 2025.
Tata Steel UK Public Affairs and Community Manager, Lewis Clark, said: “Tata Steel UK is thrilled to once again be a main sponsor of the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Citizen Awards, which are a chance to shine a spotlight on the very best of our local community.
“As Tata Steel UK undergoes its biggest transformation in decades – through the £1.25bn investment in an electric arc furnace at Port Talbot – we remain absolutely committed to the local area and the company is honoured once again to help recognise the remarkable achievements of individuals and organisations from across Neath Port Talbot.”
The Chairman and Founder of Trade Centre Wales, Mark Bailey, added: “Since opening our very first car supermarket in Neath Abbey back in 2001, Trade Centre Wales has truly become part of the local community by continuing to support local good causes and youth sport.
“We are delighted once again to support the Mayor’s Citizen Awards and lend our help in recognising and rewarding inspirational people whose selfless efforts make a massive difference to our communities.”
The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Cllr Matthew Crowley, said: “As there just a a few days left to nominate I would urge everyone who knows of someone in their community who is deserving of one of these awards to let us know by nominating them – there are so many good people out there whose work often goes unnoticed so please take this chance to give them the recognition they richly deserve.”
The award categories are:
Good Neighbour Award …with Associated British Ports
Volunteer of the Year …with NPTCVS
Environment and Heritage Award
Child of Courage Award …with Trade Centre Wales
Performing Arts Award…with Buffoon Media
Supporting Education Award
Sport Star of the Year …with Aberavon RFC
Community Champion…with Aberafan Shopping Centre
Health & Wellbeing Award …with Centregreat
Outstanding Bravery Award…with Llanelec Precision Engineering
Contribution to Charity Award…with Tata Steel
Young Carer Award
Category Guidelines:
Good Neighbour Award
Do you know someone who goes out of their way to help those living around them? Nominate and reward them for all they do. It could be a single individual person who looks out for someone in their street. It could also be a group of people who together make a difference in their immediate area. Explain how they help and who they help and tell us why you think they deserve an award.
Volunteer of the Year
Open to an individual or group of volunteers of any age who have made an outstanding contribution to their local community. Explain why you think their work is so important and the difference they make.
Environment and Heritage Award
Open to an individual or group whose work or actions make a difference to our local environment or heritage. From groups or individuals involved in beach cleans to those with a passion to promote and preserve our precious local heritage, nominations should explain why you think their work is so important and a benefit to us all.
Child of Courage Award
Open to children or young people under the age of 18 who have demonstrated exceptional courage or bravery. They may have battled against all odds to overcome challenges or shown sheer strength and determination through a difficult time.
How have you been inspired by their courage and bravery?
Performing Arts Award
Neath Port Talbot is proud of its vibrant Performing Arts scene. This award is open for nominations for individuals, groups or societies. Please provide background to the person or group you are nominating and detail key achievements and progress.
Supporting Education Award
The last few years have been tough for young people in schools and colleges. Teachers and staff have shown incredible care, commitment and determination to support young people through challenging times. This is your chance to recognise and thank a teacher or staff member that has helped you or someone in your family to succeed.
Sports Star of the Year
Nominate a local sports star, club or team who has achieved something significant in the world of sport whether at local or national or even international level. Tell us about their achievements and why you think they are special.
Community Champion
Open to individuals or groups of people who have worked to enhance community life. No matter what their involved in, let’s recognise their efforts and commitment with this award. Tell us about their actions, commitment and the difference they make.
Health & Wellbeing Award
Open to local groups, organisations or individuals whose work, actions or engagement helps promote health and wellbeing. Tell us about what they do and who they help.
Outstanding Bravery Award
Bravery can be shown in many ways. From life-saving acts to overcoming personal adversity and personal challenges. Who’s the bravest person you know? Nominate them and let’s recognise their achievements.
Contribution to Charity Award
This award will pay tribute to a special person or group whose work for charity or good causes really makes a difference. From fundraising to dedicated voluntary work, tell us what makes your nominee so special.
Young Carer Award
There are many young people in our area that play a crucial role in the everyday lives of their families by carrying out caring duties. For them it might seem normal to tend to a parent or sibling every morning before getting themselves off to school or college. For them the constant concern and sense of duty is always there. This award will highlight the work of young carers who often seem invisible in our communities.
Please make your nomination below:
The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot – Citizen Awards 2025 – Neath PortTalbot Council
