West Berkshire Community Champion Awards 2026
Early day motion 2817, tabled 23 February 2026 by Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 7 members.
That this House warmly congratulates the winners and highly commended nominees of the 2026 Community Champion Awards in West Berkshire; recognises Mike Karasinski, Volunteer of the Year, for founding and running NaDDS, a neurodivergent men’s support group providing vital mental health support; praises Cold Ash Countryside Volunteers, Community Group of the Year, for transforming the Wildlife Allotment Garden into a thriving community space; applauds Tim Barton, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, for more than 45 years of dedicated voluntary service; celebrates the compassion, commitment, and tireless work shown by volunteers across West Berkshire; and thanks all those who give their time and energy to improving our local communities.
Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 1.