Mayor’s Award recipients recognised on new honours board unveiled at Bat & Ball Centre

Published: 10 March 2026

A new honours board recognising the recipients of the Sevenoaks Town Council Mayor’s Award has been unveiled at the Bat & Ball Centre. It celebrates the individuals who have received the prestigious Mayor’s Award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the local community.

The Mayor of Sevenoaks, Cllr Tony Clayton, officially unveiled the board at a small ceremony on 9 March. Past recipients of the award attended the unveiling, along with former Mayors of Sevenoaks who previously presented the award.

The Mayor’s Award is presented annually to honour individuals who voluntarily provide time and resources for the benefit of the community of Sevenoaks. The Mayor’s Award recipients include:

• 2015: Roni Hollands for devoting her time to helping vulnerable people with mental health issues and people with a learning disability to paint for pleasure.
• 2016: Norma Lawrie-Hutchings for her 20-year dedication bringing together dancers aged 3 upwards from dancing schools to perform at the Stag Theatre.
• 2017: Simon Lake for his contribution to the 2158 Sevenoaks Squadron ATC. He arranged and coordinated support for events and led an increase in membership as well as maintaining the support team at the Squadron.
• 2018: Stephanie Harrison for her tireless work for Breast Cancer Care. Steph was instrumental in bringing Pink Week to Sevenoaks, raising awareness and thousands of pounds of funds to help those suffering from breast cancer.
• 2019: Matthew Ball for his work creating invaluable resources of historical information in Sevenoaks, including two books about the history of WW1 and the men named on the Vine War Memorial, and the effect of the war on the people of Sevenoaks. He also worked with the Town Council on a project encouraging young people to research and remember those involved in WW1.
• 2021: Jamie Alexander Wilson for his contribution to the Sevenoaks arts scene. He turned his skills to supporting the survival of The Stag Theatre and was the driving force behind the ‘Live on the Vine’ fundraising concerts.
• 2021: Claire Ritchie for her involvement with the Care for our Community volunteering scheme, fundraising and setting up the Lockdown Larder, and the establishment of the Sevenoaks Larder charity as an ongoing project.
• 2022: Hinal Patel for her outstanding contribution, alongside her team of volunteers, at Sevenoaks Pharmacy to the community of Sevenoaks delivering vaccinations during the pandemic.
• 2023: Caroline Berry for her work for Sevenoaks Area Youth Trust (SAYT), as a member of the Town Council’s Youth Services Committee, and for support given to the Mayor.
• 2024: James Ball for his hard work and commitment to improving road safety in the town, including the creation of a petition supported by 2000 people, for the 20mph scheme.
• 2025: Homa Ansari for her longstanding commitment to Sevenoaks Welcomes Refugees, her volunteer work at the Repair Café and her active involvement with the Every Step Counts programme.

At the Annual Council Meeting on 11 May 2026, Cllr Tony Clayton will present the Mayor’s Award for 2026.