Each year, St Agnes Parish Council is pleased to invite the community to take part in its Certificates of Recognition initiative — an opportunity to come together and acknowledge, celebrate and thank those people who make an exceptional contribution to support community life.

Across the parish, there are many individuals who quietly and generously give their time, skills, energy, kindness and commitment for the benefit of others. Some offer long-standing voluntary service, some support neighbours and local groups behind the scenes, and others step forward in ways that make a real and lasting difference. The Certificates of Recognition are a way of publicly saying thank you to those who go above and beyond for the good of our community.

Young people can also be recognised through this initiative. Age is no barrier to making a positive contribution to the community, and the Council is keen to celebrate the efforts of children and young people who show kindness, commitment, service and community spirit. Typically, young people are identified for recognition through the Council’s Outreach Coordinator, who works closely with local schools. However, young people may also be nominated through the standard application process, particularly where their contribution takes place outside the school environment.

The Certificates are presented each year at the Annual Parish Meeting. Held between 1st March and 1st June, this meeting is an important occasion in the parish calendar and provides a fitting opportunity not only to reflect on local issues, but also to recognise local people whose community spirit help our parish to thrive.

The Annual Parish Meeting is held at a venue within one of the parish’s five wards (Blackwater, Mithian, Mount Hawke, Porthtowan, St. Agnes) and, where venue availability allows, the Council aims to alternate the location over time so that different parts of the parish have the opportunity to host this important community event.

Information about each year’s nomination process, including deadlines and how to put someone forward for a Certificate of Recognition, will be published here ahead of the Annual Parish Meeting. When submitting a nomination, please ensure you have the nominee’s permission to share their personal details on the application form. This is particularly important where the nominee is under 18.

Nominations are now closed for the 2026 Certificates of Recognition

Nominations for 2027 will open from February 2027

Please complete the online nomination form below. However, if you would prefer the form to be emailed to you (Word) or provided in hard copy; or you would like more information about the initiative, or help completing the form, please contact St. Agnes Parish Council: 17 Vicarage Road, St Agnes, Truro, TR5 0TL, by telephone on 01872 553801 or by email at clerk@stagnes-pc.gov.uk

2026 DEADLINE – Nomination forms must be completed and submitted by 5.00pm on Thursday 30 April 2026.

Certificates will be presented at the Annual Parish Meeting on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 6.30pm at Mount Hawke Women’s Institute Hall, Banns Road, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8DR

Certificate of Recognition Application Form

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Name Of Nominee(Required)
Do you have the nominee’s consent to share their personal information with the Council?(Required)
If no, the Council will contact the nominee within 28 days to confirm they are happy to proceed and for their contact details to be held for this purpose only.
Is the nominee a child (under 18)(Required)
If yes, please ensure the contact information provided below is for their responsible adult, who has been informed in advance of the nomination.
What age group is the nominee in?(Required)
Email address of nominee
Which area(s) has the nominee undertaken their good work?(Required)
Name of nominator (you)(Required)
Email Address Of Nominator(Required)

Reason For Nomination

In no more than 100 words, please explain why you are nominating this candidate for recognition.
In no more than about 100 words, please explain why you are nominating this candidate for recognition.