Purpose

To host the Chairman’s Civic
‘Pride of Tendring Awards’ on Thursday 19th February
2026, with approximately 200 attendees. The attendees will include
nominated volunteers, volunteer groups, charities, dignitaries, and
Councillors.

The Leadership Support Team will manage the event and liaise with
the Chairman on the specific arrangements around invitations for
nominations, consideration of these nominations, the awards evening
itinerary and implementation.

The envisaged costs to Tendring District Council are:
• Catering for 200 people, approximately £3225.00
• Wine from the theatre £240
• Hire of chair covers and sashes £400.
• Entertainment cost is approximately £225.
• Photography £300.00
• Use of the Princes Theatre
• Print Unit provide invites, programmes, table plan, place
name labels, guideline cards, certificates, letters to winners and
nomination packs for judging panel.
• Other purchases trophies, frames for certificates, afternoon
tea for the judging panel, white drapes and tablecloths.
• Approximately five officers assisting on the evening.

The current Chairman is seeking sponsorship from external
organisations to assist with the cost.

Content

The Pride of Tending Awards was introduced by
the Chairman in 2012 and has since been an annual event.

It is an opportunity for Councillors to show their appreciation to
volunteers and local charities by providing them with an award and
inviting them to the event.