NEXT Friday, October 3, the Tenby Observer will be hosting the third annual Kindness in the Community Awards, as we take the opportunity to recognise, appreciate and thank the people who have made our community so special.

A magical evening at the De Valence Pavilion will honour groups, businesses and individuals for the good work they do, and awards will be presented in six categories, each supported by a kind sponsor as the community pulls together.

Sponsored by Molson Coors, the Young Hero Award - for the young person who contributes above and beyond, despite personal circumstances - is currently held by Town Crier and Guides leader Erin Morgan.

The Millbay Homes-sponsored Community Business Award is for a business improving the lives of others, and last year recognised the Dennis Café.

The Good Neighbour Award, which last time went to mum and business owner Sarah Davies, “the kindest person you could possible ever meet,” is sponsored by Bethel Chapel, Pembroke Dock.

Only outstanding emergency workers like brave and community-minded firefighter Lee Simmons earn the Blue Light Award, sponsored by Bevan Buckland.

We’re so grateful for the support of Tenby Town Council when it comes to the Kindness Awards, and for their sponsorship of the Community Volunteer Award. The title is conferred on someone who has made an outstandingly selfless contribution to the community, and was awarded to Shane Roberts in 2024 for his commitment to remembrance, veterans and cadets.

The last of these awards is for an Eco Warrior, contributing to improving sustainability and eco-friendliness in Tenby. Newly sponsored by Statkraft, the award went to Danuta Nash for creating a bee-friendly garden on the Croft.

Not all heroes wear capes, and all of these amazing accolades are ready to be bestowed once more, so tell us about what your unsung hero does that makes them so special. To make a nomination, scan the QR code on page 3 of today’s Tenby Observer.

With a raffle MC’d by Mayor Dai Morgan, the event will also be a fundraising evening for The Old Chapel and Tenby RNLI, and representatives from both organisations will be there to talk about their work.

“Kindness in this insecure and sometimes hostile world is so often overlooked,” said organiser Carolyn Cox. So in 2023 she set about to change that and, with sponsorship from Gerald Blain and others, the event grows stronger as this newspaper recognises kindness in the community.