Each year St Ives Town Council may confer awards to community groups or individuals in recognition of their service to the townsfolk and town of St Ives. The current holders of these awards are as follows;

The retiring Mayor, Cllr. Brian Luter, presenting the St Ives Community Challenge award to
Bridget Smith
for her service to the Town as Chairperson of the St. Ives Civic Society.
The Community Challenge Award was introduced by Cllr. Kevin Reynolds in 2004 to be presented annually to an individual who, in the opinion of the serving mayor, has done much for the community.
| Year | Holder | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
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2004 |
Keith Clarke |
Chair - St Ives Town Centre Initiative |
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2005 |
Bridget Smith |
Chair - St Ives Civic Society |
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2006 |
Iris Smith |
The Royal British Legion, The St Ivian Association and the St Ives Derby & Joan Club |
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2007 |
Sylvia Gawthorp |
St Ives Carnival |
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2008 |
Shaun "Moonie" Collins |
St Ives Music Festival |
|
2009 |
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The retiring Mayor, Cllr. Brian Luter, presenting the St Ives Millennium Shield award to 2331 Squadron of the Air Training Corps for their services to the Town

Some of the Cadets of 2331 Squadron ATC
More information about 2331 Squadron ATC
The Millennium Shield was introduced by Cllr. John Davies to be awarded annually to a local youth group who, in the opinion of the serving mayor, has contributed much to the community
| Year | Youth Organisation |
|---|---|
2001 |
St Ives Girls Venture Corps |
2002 |
St Ives Twirlers |
2003 |
St Ives Youth Theatre |
2004 |
St Ives Youth Town Council |
2005 |
2331 Squadron ATC |
2006 |
Girl's Venture Corps |
2007 |
Thorndown Junior School |
2008 |
St Ivo School |
2009 |
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| Year | The best shop window display |
|---|---|
2003 |
Eaden Lilley |
2004 |
Forget-me-not |
2005 |
House of Chocolates |
2006 |
Lavender Blue |
2007 |
Flower Bar Ltd. |
2008 |
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2009 |
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| Year | Individual |
|---|---|
2007 |
Ryan Hornett (Army Cadets) |
2008 |
(no appointment yet) |
2009 |
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| Year | Commercial Organisation |
|---|---|
2008 |
Waitrose PLC |
2009 |
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