Crawley Community Awards 2026, took place earlier this week at The Hawth with an inspiring evening of recognition and celebration.
Organised by Crawley Borough Council in association with The Hawth and the Crawley Observer, and supported by headline sponsor London Gatwick, the awards once again shone a spotlight on the remarkable individuals, groups and organisations who make Crawley a thriving, supportive and inspiring place to live.
The ceremony highlighted excellence across community life, recognising those who have gone above and beyond in areas such as volunteering, education, culture, sport and fundraising. Winners and nominees alike were applauded for their dedication, generosity and commitment to strengthening Crawley’s communities.
This year’s winners are:
- Culture – BollySteps, Bollywood Dance Academy
- Achievement – Melissie Sutton
- Group Achievement – The Forget Me Nots
- Community Group – Gatwick Gaming
- Education – Jill Hine
- Sports Person – Lisa Rivers
- Inspiration – Fay Perry, FLEX Flow Fitness
- Performing Arts – Ariel Othellos
- Volunteer – Rowan Taylor-Burr and Isabella-Grace Wainwright
- Volunteer Group – Olive Tree Cancer Support Group
- Sports Team – Crawley Bobby Dazzlers
- Fundraiser – Dance to Make a Difference
- Special Recognition – JoJo Petty
- Local Hero – Oli Baillie
- Pride of Crawley – Su Parrish
- Mayor’s Award, Charity – Kamila Kowalska
Councillor Sue Mullins, Cabinet member for Community Engagement and Culture at Crawley Borough Council, said: “The Crawley Community Awards are always a highlight of the year, and this year’s event was truly exceptional. It was wonderful to come together to celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of people across our town. The stories we heard were inspiring and a powerful reminder of the kindness, resilience and community spirit that make Crawley such a special place. I would like to congratulate all of our winners and nominees.”
