A young lifesaver, inspirational litter picker and deputy headteacher are in a class of their own after being confirmed as the cream of Whitehill & Bordon.

The winners of the town’s 2025 Community Award were confirmed at the recent Annual Town Assembly in Forest Community Centre.

The first person to receive an award from town mayor, Cllr James Fryer, was “Outstanding Adult” Lynne Roadnight.

The Weyford School deputy was called “much more than a teacher or deputy” with the winner being hailed as a role model who has touched and shaped countless lives with grace and compassion.

The Whitehill & Bordon Community Trust received the Outstanding Organisation award for the “incredible impact’ the group and their “well-planned and engaging” events have made locally.

The “kind and passionate” Thomas Gray was one of two people to receive the Outstanding Young Person Award.

The nine-year-old made the headlines when he organised a community litter pick around Bordon Inclosure with recipient’s care for the environment being acknowledged.

Thomas sadly was unable to attend but Cllr Catherine Clark hailed the youngster for “inspiring others and showcasing his leadership and dedication”.

The second Young Person Award went to Cameron Bellis as the Lindford youngster used the first aid training he learned at Headley scouts to save a diner from choking.

Cllr Clark said: “He witnessed a nearby table changing from an average family meal out to chaos, panic and fear.

“As a member of the family choked on food, Cameron used the skills learned from his time in Beaver scouts.”

Cameron was also congratulated by Sainsbury’s representative, Christian Wakelin, during the evening with Whitehill Town Council leader, Cllr Andy Tree, congratulating all the winners.

He said: “We were delighted to present the trophies to such worthy winners, and we thank them for their contributions to our community”.