The third of the 22nd year Presentations for the Torbay and Devon Civic Award was held at St Cuthbert Mayne School on July 7th, 2026 where just over 150 pupils received their certificates from Councillor John Fellows,  Torbay Deputy Civic Mayor

The event was presented by Karen Thomson, Award Founder and Co-ordinator, who spoke to the children about the history and legacy of the award and about taking the values of the award into their secondary schools and their lives.

The event commenced with a welcoming introduction from Colin Horricks, Assistant Headteacher of St Cuthbert Mayne School.

The technology was managed by Ryan Thorne and photographs were taken by Gary Vine (Civic Award Publicist and Business Administrator)

Refreshments and catering were managed by Heidi Cooper and Ian Le Boustouller

Shiphay Learning Academy

Lift Barton Hill Academy

Homelands Primary School

Oldway Primary School

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Preston Primary School

Roselands Primary School

St Marychurch C of E Primary School

Torre C of E Primary School

Watcombe Primary School

Event officials

Pictured Left to Right: Gary Vine (Award Publicist and Business Administrator), Councillor John Fellows,  Torbay Deputy Civic Mayor Karen Thomson (Award founder and co-ordinator) and  Collin Horrocks, Assistant Headteacher of St Cuthbert Mayne school.

Catering:

Pictured left to right Ian Le Boustouller and Heidi Cooper who managed catering and refreshments for all our guests.