Bro Radio brought the community together on Friday night as it celebrated the sixth annual Community Awards, sponsored by Victoria Park Mazda.
The ceremony marked a return to the Memo after two years at Penarth Pier Pavilion, with a full house honouring 39 finalists, nominated by the local community and representing business, the third sector, sport and community life in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Alongside the category winners, a Special Recognition Award was presented to Anthea Clements, in recognition of her 30 years of work, not only transforming and expanding the work of YMCA Barry, but also for supporting the development of other organisations, including Bro Radio, Major Music and Motion Control Dance, as well as the wider YMCA movement across Wales, the UK and internationally.
The event was hosted by Bro Radio Evening Show presenter Patrick Downes, returning for his sixth year, and Monday Lunchtime presenter Charley Greatrix, who first joined the station through the Bro Radio Academy in November 2025.
This year’s awards were supported by headline sponsor Victoria Park Mazda, alongside 12 category sponsors, with a pre-awards Welcome Networking Reception sponsored by United World Logistics.
2026 Community Awards Winners:
Young Person of the Year, sponsored by Fun Harbour: Jac Thomas
Teacher of the Year, sponsored by Cardiff and Vale College: Konnar Haynes, Palmerston Primary
The Bryan Foley Award, sponsored by Barry Town Council: Neil Murray, 11th Barry Scout Group
Heritage, Arts and Culture, sponsored by Mack Events: Penarth Pier Pavilion
Community Champion, sponsored by Thornton Travel: Katie Gooderham, Cadog’s Corner
Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Churchfields Home Care: Joshua Jones
Community Group of the Year, sponsored by Daniel Matthew Estate Agents: Vale of Glamorgan Project Linus
Sports Club of the Year, sponsored by Cardio Core Fitness: Barry Athletic Football Club
The Charity Award, sponsored by Enaid Accountancy: East Vale Community Transport
The John Lewis Community Event of the Year: Romilly Summer Festival - Rotary Club of Barry and District
Business of the Year, sponsored by CJCH Solicitors: Health Hwb
Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by Rosedew Farm: Stacey Long - Hubbub Penarth
Triumph Over Adversity, sponsored by Specsavers: Ed Grant, Cancer Help in Local Lives
Awards host Patrick Downes said: “Every year I’m blown away by the passion, dedication and heart shown by people across the Vale. These awards remind us just how special our communities are, and it’s a privilege to help shine a light on those who give so much of themselves for others.”
For more information about the awards and this year’s winners, visit www.broradio.fm/awards.

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