Pride in Ilfracombe Awards 2025
Last night we celebrated the annual Pride in Ilfracombe Awards at the Carlton Hotel — a wonderful evening recognising the amazing individuals and groups who make Ilfracombe such a special place.
Award Winners
Stuart Whitehead – Courage and Care for Others
Molly Neville – Acts of Kindness
William Such – Young Person
Mullacott Coastguard Search and Rescue – Acts of Courage
John Hardwick – Positive Community Influence
Mike Edmunds, TLC Community Shop – Length of Service
Mel Turnball – Voluntary Work
Sea Watch Foundation (Chris & Sharron Blackmore) – Environmental Issues
Rachel Hadley – Ilfracombe Gardening Club – Community Contribution
Cath Gillingham – Neighbourhood Services
Charlotte Mortimer-Wallace – Young Person
Citizen of the Year: Rachel Hadley and the Ilfracombe Gardening Club 
It was a lovely evening celebrating community spirit, kindness and compassion.
