Pride of Reading

Lee Smith has been the inspirational head teacher of Holybrook Special Educational Needs School for 25 years, says his nominator

A healthy, peaceful environment, where students want to be, marks out one school for its nominator for School of the Year, sponsored by Qwerty.

A school which has received national recognition for its teaching on conservation has been nominated for School of the Year.

"Miracle workers" at Berkshire MS Therapy Centre offer a wide range of services and "excellent support and therapies" says its nominator

A 'modest man' and veteran supporter of charities has been put forward for Fundraiser of the Year in the Pride of Reading Awards

The Roseate Reading, the only five-star hotel in the town, has been nominated for an award for its support of tourism, art and culture

The 'caring' chief executive officer of ACRE, the Alliance for Cohesion and Racial Equality is up for a Pride of Reading award

Reading Festival has grown over the years, attracting world-leading acts and worldwide television audiences.

An "amazing bunch" who bring new experiences to children who have suffered loss or damaging events have been put forward for Charity of the Year.

Connect Reading have 20 years of connecting businesses and charities under their belts with their events and campaigns