The Mayor’s Community Awards ceremony has been held honouring individuals who devote their time to supporting communities across the borough.
Outstanding individuals were honoured at the annual awards, celebrating those who have made a real difference in Kingston.
The Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Liz Green, praised the winners, saying:
“These awards highlight the kindness, dedication, and resilience of our community. It is a privilege to recognise those who give their time and energy to support others.”
Among the winners were;
Ann Hutchinson
A champion for young people, Ann co-founded FUSE International, expanding arts opportunities for children. As well as volunteering as Head of Safeguarding for the charity, she has been a key contributor to the charity’s annual fundraising Gala Dinner. She plays a key role in The Community Brain, ensuring events are safe and engaging, and has helped grow girls’ football as Chair of the Corinthian-Casuals Women’s Team. As SENCO at St John’s School, she introduced Forest Schools which has now expanded to be Forest Schools UK, supporting children who struggle in traditional classrooms. Her dedication has transformed
John Routledge
For seven years, John has volunteered with Momentum Children’s Charity, using his artistic talents to paint over 600 unique pebbles for children with cancer and life-challenging conditions. He also creates ‘in memory’ pebbles for bereaved families, offering them a lasting tribute. Each pebble, taking up to a day to paint, provides comfort to children and families wherever they go. Beyond pebble painting, John volunteers at events and spreads festive joy as part of the Doorstep Santa initiative. Having dedicated over 2,500 hours, his kindness and creativity have touched countless lives.
