This award is made on an annual basis with a view to acknowledging the personal contribution made by an appropriate individual towards the town. This can be through work, or voluntary activity, or other means and should be associated with an activity that has been of outstanding benefit to the community.
The term ‘services’ can be interpreted to include one or more of the following
- Promoting and encouraging the rational development of Alton plus its environs and amenities
- Stimulating interest in the history of Alton and surrounding communities
- Stimulating / promoting interest and participation in Alton town events
- Supporting and promoting the successful delivery of Alton and surrounding community events.
- Promoting sustainable living and associated events within the local community
- Supporting local charities
- Working for and promoting enhancement of local features of historical, cultural or aesthetic importance to the town and local communities.
Nominations are welcomed from all Alton Society members and other members of the public.
Nominations must be received by the Alton Society by the 31st August 2025 and sent for the attention of committee member Paul Ebbutt by email at or by post to 38 Rookswood Alton Hants GU34 2LD. All nominations correspondence should be titled ‘Alton Society Award – Outstanding Services’
Nominations should be no longer than one side of A4 paper and should include the following:
- Name of the individual (or persons if a joint award is suggested)
- Name of the nominating person(s)
- Reason for the nomination – summary
What is their association with Alton and the local communities? What did they do? Why is the activity so important for the community? What was their personal responsibility? How did they make a difference? - What was the impact/effect of the individual’s activity for the town?
- The period the individual has been serving the community / project / activities
- Provide any supporting statistics for the nomination.
Nominations should include reference to all local activities the individual has contributed to.