Lord Mayor's Award Scheme
The scheme awards those who have made an exceptional contribution to the city. These awards are for those who help others and make our city a better place.
Who can receive an award
To be considered, a person must:
- be a resident of Newcastle
- be regarded as a person of distinction within their chosen field
- work in a voluntary capacity
- perform a leading role in the delivery of the service provided
- have shown long term commitment (3 to 5 years of intensive work, or more than 20 years of consistent work)
- have made an exceptional contribution or significant difference to their community or cause
- be involved in a role or service that is unique, innovative or significantly different from other services
- be involved in a substantial service (involving at least 100 people)
How to nominate
Nominations should show widespread support from the communities helped or the groups involved.
Awards will not usually be made to those who have:
- already been recognised in the past
- had a previous nomination turned down
You can fill in the Lord Mayor's Awards nomination form to nominate someone.
Past recipients
You can view a list of people who have received the Lord Mayor's Award in the past.
| Recipient | Date awarded | Reason for award |
|---|---|---|
| David Robin Scott BEM | August 2026 | In recognition of his decades of dedication as organist for Brunswick Methodist Church & accompanist for the City of Newcastle male voice choir. He is mentor, mood-lifter, and musical anchor, whose wit is as quick as his fingers on the keys. |
| Sheraz Awan | August 2026 | In recognition of his of outstanding voluntary community service funding and distributing thousands of free loaves of bread and other food from his shop to those in need, creating a unique and innovative daily community food hub that operates seven days a week without relying on formal charity structures. |
| Rehana Hoque | February 2026 | In recognition that she is an extraordinary woman whose life has been a testament to compassion, courage, and resilience. She has made an indelible impact on her community particularly within the caring sector & among underrepresented groups. |
| Gerard Hunwick | February 2026 | In recognition of his outstanding dedication to being a force for social good, most notably for his leadership in saving and reviving Elswick Pool an achievement that stands as a testament to the power of grassroots activism and unwavering community spirit. |
| Mohamed Nasreldin | February 2026 | In recognition that he is a distinguished community leader and advocate whose life’s work has touched thousands of lives particularly among refugees, asylum seekers, and underrepresented ethnic communities. |
| Pastor Tom Leighton | April 2024 | In recognition of his unfailing dedication and commitment to the community and local people of all ages. |
| Marion Anderson | February 2023 | In recognition of her outstanding devotion for over 50 years to the Newcastle City Guides and her remarkable energy and enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge about the history of Tyneside. |
| Sister Doreen Bell | September 2022 | In recognition of her commitment, a tireless advocacy and enthusiasm for the Fenham community for over 40 years. |
| Sheila Howe | May 2022 | In recognition of her outstanding devotion for over 50 years of her supporting the children and families of the West End including years of voluntary work with The Anchorians jazz band and Murray House Community Centre. |
| Shamshad Iqbal Malik | May 2022 | In recognition of her commitment as a strong voice for BAME women for decades and championing the need for services to be delivered for BAME communities. Especially for women and children around education, health, domestic violence, and most of all children's services to enable a better quality of life for them all. |
| Harun Bibi Kajee | May 2022 | In recognition of her commitment as a strong voice for Women and BAME communities over the past 40 years and her continued support of PANAH and the Angelou Centre helping women with domestic violence issues. |
| Farhana Ahmed (Henna) | May 2022 | In recognition of her outstanding work as a human rights activist and her commitment as an executive management committee member of Newcastle Asian Arts and Music (NAAM) which has organised the Mela Festival now in its 27th year. |
| Amrit Adolphus Crawford | May 2022 | In recognition of his outstanding contribution to working with young people for over 40 years as a professional working for various projects as well as dedicating his time as a volunteer, changing the lives of young people for the better. |
| Heaton Churches Together | December 2019 | In recognition of the outstanding commitment and dedication of eight local churches working collaboratively to serve the local community supporting each other and carrying out joint projects, including the Heaton festival. |
| David Bailey | June 2019 | In recognition of his outstanding commitment as official Northumbrian Piper to the Office of the Lord Mayor of Newcastle and successive Lord Mayors for over 30 years. |
| Andrew Scott | May 2018 | In recognition of the inspiration and impact he has had on the lives of Newcastle's young people in the 30th anniversary year of the Swing Bridge Singers. |
| Muzoon Almellehan | November 2017 | In recognition of her being appointed as the youngest ever UNICEF goodwill ambassador and her exceptional contribution to the refugee community in Newcastle and across the world. |
| Brian Clark | November 2017 | In recognition of his continuing outstanding and tireless commitment to local people and the local community through his dedication to Walker Central Football Club. |
| The Members and Volunteers of Denton Burn Methodist Church | May 2017 | In recognition of the continuing outstanding commitment of residents and volunteers to local people, the local community and the Church. |
| The Reece Family | May 2017 | In recognition of the continuing outstanding support to worthwhile community causes, projects and initiatives working alongside charities and organisations, resident groups and volunteers across Newcastle and particularly those in the East and West end of the city. |
| Eileen McNulty | May 2017 | In recognition of her continuing outstanding voluntary commitment in devoting so much of her time to help others, be they individuals or organisations across the West of the City. |
| Lucy Fairley | August 2016 | In recognition of her outstanding commitment to making asylum seekers, refugees and migrants feel welcomed and part of the local community in Newcastle. |
| Ian Johnson | March 2016 | In recognition of his tireless work to raise the profile of the 16th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, now no longer forgotten with lasting memorials in the City and in France. |
| Keith Pimm | March 2016 | In recognition of his outstanding commitment to his local community and to Brandling and Exhibition Parks. |
| David Nicholson MBE | March 2016 | In recognition of his passion, dedication and longevity of service to Radio Tyneside, the hospital broadcasting service for Newcastle and Gateshead. |
| Alison Hall | March 2016 | In recognition of her continuing outstanding commitment to local people, the local community and to the Kingston Park Community Centre. |
| Sin Hung Ng MBE | January 2013 | In recognition of his promotion of education amongst the Chinese Community in Newcastle upon Tyne and the development of links between China and the Business, Education and Public sectors in the North of England. |
| Veena Soni | May 2011 | In recognition of her dedicated work with the Black and Ethnic Minority Community in the North East, the North East Cultural Trust and the NSPCC. |
| Rosalynde Walker | May 2011 | In recognition of her dedication to fundraising for cancer research and related charities, care organisations and hospices through North East Promenaders Against Cancer. |
| Gladys MacFarlane | May 2011 | In recognition of her loyal and consistent service as a volunteer to young parents and their children in Benwell. |
| Kenny Bell | January 2011 | In recognition of his contribution to the work of the City Council and the Trade Union movement generally over many years. |
| John Satterthwaite | July 2010 | In recognition of his commitment to the community in Blucher and the Methodist Church. |
| Alfred Nolan | July 2010 | In recognition of his continuing commitments to snooker and billiards, both as a player and coach, locally and nationally. |
| Betty Hutchinson | October 2009 | In recognition of her outstanding commitment to the people of Pottery Bank and the wider community. |
| Susan Newton | April 2009 | In recognition of her contribution to the Heaton Community and in particular, the Heaton Community Centre. |
| Alison Blackburn | April 2009 | In recognition of dedicated service to disability, equality awareness and supporting individuals with disabilities in Newcastle. |
| Ruth Abrahams | April 2009 | In recognition of playing a leading role in a number of organisations including Disability North, NCVS and Community Action on Health. |
| Father Michael Conaty MBE | August 2008 | In recognition of many years service to the people of Newcastle in particular, his support for young people in the East End of the City. |