Tom Hoy Award
About Tom Hoy
Tom Hoy moved to Broomfield 21 yrs ago, firstly becoming a school govenor, then 15 yrs ago a Parish Councillor, he liked to make sure Broomfield was represented on the council and at one point was Chairman for a few years.
Tom came up with many ideas, always read the minutes at meetings to make sure there were no mistakes and tried his best for the community.
A few years ago he started a campaign for better Broadband in Broomfield, when he became ill Roy Royer took it over and thanks to both of them Superfast Broad band has now arrived.
Tom died on the 13th of November from a rare and aggressive cancer.
Thank you Tom for being quietly caring, you will be sadly missed.
Tom Hoy Award Winners 2024
Thank you to all those residents who took the time to vote and massive congratulations to our Tom Hoy Award winners 2024;
Ceridwen Clarke and Speedwatch
This year the award worked slightly differently to previous years, it was separated into two awards. The first award for a local group, organisation or business and the second for an individual. Once the closing date for nominations was reached all nominations were considered by a panel and a winner for each category was chosen. This meant that even if there was only one nomination for this individual/organisation they would still have a chance of winning. This years nominees are listed below and Councillors would like to express their thanks and appreciation for everything each and everyone of you does for our community.
Category One - Business/Organisation:
Wents Service Station – superb family business with fantastic customer care. Always ready and willing to help everyone. Ray and Adam feel like personal friends to the village.
NISA - friendly, goes above and beyond and helps those less able including boxing up food deliveries for those unable to attend the shop.
Martin H Worral – enriches our community with his installations with a good heart. Martin is well liked and respected within our community.
Three Suttons Helpline – in our isolated community they provide vital, caring, responsive support for people without their own transport.
The Secret Sewing/Craft Group – superb installations around the village that put a smile on the communities faces.
Terry Ireland Plumbing – always at the end of a phone, will come out at all hours and does his best for everyone.
Cynophobia – always on hand to help children and adults who are terrified of dogs and all voluntary. They are the only group in Kent that offer this service.
Kingswood Speedwatch – the team volunteer their time free of charge to make our village safer.
Category Two - Individual:
Mike Bean – volunteers his time to help our community. Helpful.
Tracy Golding – Kind, always smiling and very helpful. Willing to go that little bit extra to help anyone.
Hayley Roberts – go to person for all things Kingswood, helpful, cheerful and always positive. Hayley even helped to rescue abandoned kittens.
Kay Kilgallon – quiet unsung hero who is always there to help our community, goes above and beyond. Takes immense care to ensure everyone around her has opportunities to develop and participate. Makes a quiet and positive difference to our community.
Ceridwen Clarke – outstanding contribution to the village including new groups, interaction with all ages and always willing to volunteer to help others. Driving force behind lots of events, including the Reverse Santa. Raises money for lots of different charities and community groups.
Peter Roberts – Leadership, enthusiasm and dedication is exemplary. Unselfish and always willing to help and support others.
Terry Clarke – volunteers at Scouts, helps others and always volunteers his time willingly and without hesitation.
Mike Lawrence – voluntarily litter picks the Sports Field and roads daily and never asks or expects any thanks.
James Clarke – unsung hero, maintains Peter Pease memorial and assisted with Silent Tommy repair.
Paul Beaney – always willing to go that extra mile and help everyone at the drop of a hat, especially with the Silent Tommy Statue.
Tom Hoy Award Winners 2022
The Tom Hoy award was established by the Parish Council this year to honour Tom’s memory and to acknowledge and give recognition to a resident of Broomfield and Kingswood who has made a significant contribution to this community.
Thank you to all those residents who took the time to vote and massive congratulations to our Tom Hoy Award winners 2022 Kingswood Local Convenience Store, NISA.
Tom Hoy Award Winners 2021
Thank you to all those residents who took the time to vote and massive congratulations to our first Tom Hoy Award winners 2021 Kingswood Local Convenience Store, NISA.
