Nominate an 'unsung hero' for the Leighton-Linslade Community Volunteer Awards

Leighton Buzzard residents are invited to nominate an 'unsung hero' for the Leighton-Linslade Community Volunteer awards.

The deadline for nominations is October 31 and the awards will be presented in February 2027.

Rosemary Eggleton receiving her award earlier this year. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

placeholder image — Rosemary Eggleton receiving her award earlier this year. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Earlier this year, former town mayor councillor David Bligh presented three Community Volunteer Awards: to David Wood, to Rosemary Eggleton, and to the family of Fiona Shillitto, who died in 2025.

Leighton-Linslade Town Council said: "David Wood was nominated for his role in being instrumental in setting up the Leighton Buzzard Voluntary Patient Transport group – and for his continuing volunteer support as both a call handler and a driver.

"Rosemary Eggleton was nominated for being the founder of The Lighthouse facility which offers mental health support to local residents.

"Fiona Shillitto was nominated for a range of voluntary work focussed around the environment and sustainability.”

The awards are organised by Leighton-Linslade Town Council and you can click here to nominate your 'unsung hero'.