Pembroke Civic Awards took place on Thursday, May 11. The Pembroke Awards Scheme is the town’s highest accolade and was introduced in 1998 to say thank you to individuals and organisations that have brought honour to and have made a contribution to the community of Pembroke.

Those receiving an award were: Mrs. Joan Marsh, who was instrumental in setting-up Pembroke Soup; Mrs. Lyn Edwards, who set-up the Pembroke Street Pastor initiative in October 2014; Monkton Priory Working Party, consisting of Kenny Davies, Roger Davies, Michael Davies and David Lloyd, all who look after and maintain the grounds and the building of Monkton Priory Church; Mrs. Sharon Donohoe, who has been involved in Scouting for 30 years; Miss Elly Neville, the youngest ever recipient for her Ward 10 Flag appeal; Mrs. Margaret Sercombe, in recognition and thanks for her loyalty and kindness for all that she does to support everyone in the local community; Mr. Christopher Cousins (who unfortunately was unable to attend the evening) for devoting the majority of his life to helping develop personal social and educational skills of hundreds of local children; Mr. Peter Deponeo, of Pembroke Lions; and the Hamish Whyte Award awarded posthumously to the late Clr. Pauline Waters.

The previous Mayor, Clr. Dennis Evans, also awarded funds raised to his two charities, Macmillan Cancer Support and Wales Air Ambulance.