Councillor Michael Evans Mayor of Dudley to vist Computeach

Computeach are really pleased to be one of the sponsors for the Mayor's Civic Awards and as the nominations filter through the search for an unsung hero is well under way.

About the Mayor’s Civic Awards


The Duncan Edwards awards for sport is named after Dudley’s most famous footballing son who tragically died aged 21, in the 1958 Munich air disaster. This is for those who have achieved in any sport. They may have represented a group, borough or even the country or overcome adversity such as illness or disability to achieve a personal goal. It is also to celebrate and thank those who give their time to working behind the scenes at our local sporting clubs and groups.

Last year, Shahzada Saleem, from Kingswinford, was the winner of the Duncan Edwards award for sport, for his amazing achievement in the sport of stone lifting.

The Cedric Hardwicke Award for arts, is in memory of Sir Cedric, born at Lye Cross in 1893. He went on to become a legend of the British stage and a leader of the British community in Hollywood. This is for people who have contributed to raising the profile of the arts in the borough – whether it be art, amateur dramatics, or music. This person may be the star of the show or they could work behind the scenes, helping to make it happen.

Last year, The Cedric Hardwicke award for arts winner was Lindsay Newton, from Stourbridge, for his energetic and tireless support of arts and education in the Dudley borough.

The Frank Foley Award for community spirit, honours the man dubbed the British Schindler. Frank risked his life to save 10,000 Jews while working as an MI6 agent in Berlin. This is for people who make an outstanding contribution to the community – whether it’s popping in on a neighbour every day, organising or supporting community, sports, or arts groups, or improving the locality for the benefit of everyone. Last year The Frank Foley award for community spirit top prize went to Stourbridge in Bloom stalwart, David Harcourt, who is the driving force behind the town’s annual success in the competition.

The Thomas Attwood Award for education remembers a man, born in Halesowen in 1783, who was a leader for parliamentary reform. Thomas was instrumental in bringing about the 1832 Reform Act – which gave counties and large towns greater representation in parliament and virtually tripled the electorate. This award is for those who go above and beyond the call of duty to improve the standard of education in the borough. This may be someone who gives up their time to help at an after school club or who offers support to learners of all ages.

Last year The Thomas Attwood award for education winner was Anne Penn, head teacher at St James CE Primary School, Stourbridge, for the past 27 years.

The Mayor will make his personal choices for the Mayor’s Award, which is this year sponsored by Thomas Cook, Dudley. The four nominees will then face a public vote in February, via the council’s website.

Last year, Bronwen Hall, from the Black Country Talking Newspaper and Magazine, won the top prize. The service provides audio news and information for people with sight loss in the Dudley borough