Honorary Citizens

Recognising outstanding service and dedication to the community of Otley.

Otley Town Council is proud to recognise exceptional individuals through its Honorary Citizen Award.

Honorary Citizens embody the very best of Otley’s community spirit. They are people who have made a lasting contribution to the town through years of dedicated service, commitment and selfless support for the community. As one of the highest honours the Town Council can bestow, the award celebrates a lifetime of achievement and service to Otley.

The Town Mayor, Cllr Mick Bradley presenting Honorary Citizenship to Michele Smallshaw
The Town Mayor, Cllr Mick Bradley, presenting Honorary Citizenship to Michele Smallshaw at the Annual General Meeting in 2026.
Nominate an Honorary Citizen

Nominations are welcomed throughout the year. If you know someone whose outstanding contribution to Otley deserves recognition, please complete and submit the Honorary Citizen Nomination Form.

Once your nomination has been received, the Executive Officer will contact you to discuss the next steps in the process.

    Your Name (required)

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    Your Telephone Number (required)

    Name of Honorary Citizen Nominee (required)

    Nominee's Address (required)

    Nominee's Email (if known)

    Nominee's Telephone Number (if known)

    Reasons for Nomination

    Current Honorary Citizens

    The following individuals have been awarded Honorary Citizenship in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the community.

    Year AwardedName
    2026Mrs Michele Smallshaw
    2025Mr Brian King
    Mr Andrew Howard
    Mr David Robson
    Ms Hazel Costello
    Mrs Helen Wilkinson
    2024Ms E Shuttleworth
    2023Mr Trevor Backhouse
    Mr Tim Wilkinson
    2022Ms K Burnett
    Mr K Hodgeson
    Mr R Bowers
    Mr I Paterson
    Ms S Vincent
    2019Mrs R Smith
    2018Mrs S Lee
    Mr & Mrs Armstrong
    2017Mr J Popplewell
    2016Mrs P Sykes
    2015Mrs A Bearpark
    Mr J Rhodes
    2014Mr P Heald
    2012Mrs E Hendry
    Mrs S Pullan
    2011Mrs L Noble
    Mr B Dexter
    Mr R Moss
    2010Mr D Robson
    2009Mrs O Cooper
    2008Mr J Morgan
    Mrs M Crossfield
    2007Mrs I Willis
    2005Mrs D Gagen
    Mrs B Deakin
    1998Mr M McGowan
    1995Mr H Shah