To host the Chairman's Civic 'Pride of Tendring Awards' on Friday 14th February 2025, with approximately 200 attendees. The attendees will include nominated volunteers, volunteer groups, charities, dignitaries and Councillors.

The Leadership Support Team will manage the event and liaise with the Chairman on the specific arrangements around the invitations for nominations, considerations of these nominations, the awards evening itinerary and implementation.

The envisaged costs to Tendring District Council are:
- Catering for 200 people, approximately £3225.00
- Wine from the theatre £240
- Hire of chair covers and sashes £400
- Entertainment cost is approximately £225
- Photography £300
- Use of the Princes Theatre
- Print Unit provides invites, programmes, table plan, place name labels, guideline cards, certificates, afternoon tea for the judging panel, white drapes and tablecloths.
- Approximately five officers assisting on the evening.

The current Chairman is seeking sponsorship from external organisations to assist with the cost.