Cromer's annual town meeting was a procession of award-winning unsung heroes as grants and prizes were handed out.

Eastern Daily Press: Cromer Christmas Lights chairman Ian Glover.PHOTO: ANTONY KELLYCromer Christmas Lights chairman Ian Glover.PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY (Image: Archant Norfolk 2013)

At the Parish Hall on Friday, mayor Gwen Smith, who was given a bouquet for her year of service, gave out three Cromer honours, two commendations, 15 grants and money raised for her mayoral charity.

Eastern Daily Press: Recipients of the Cromer Honours, commendations and town council grants. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLYRecipients of the Cromer Honours, commendations and town council grants. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY (Image: Archant Norfolk 2013)

Earlier, Mrs Smith gave a report before a talk by Philip Haslam, chief executive of Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority. There were also public questions.

But the big moments came later, with the presentations. They included:

CROMER HONOURS

? Gwen Andrews, recognised for the way that she drops everything to help others in need.

? Elaine Milton, who works with Care UK and 'always puts others first'.

? Ian Glover, who has organised and maintained Cromer's Christmas lights for 16 years.

CROMER COMMENDATIONS

? Cromer police station team.

? The North Norfolk News team.

GRANTS

? Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind - £500

? Suffield Park Infants - £500

? About With Friends - £800

? Age UK Norfolk - £250

? Norfolk Community Law Service - £500

? Ambulance first responders - £250

? Cromer and North Norfolk Festival of Music, Drama and Dance - £350

? Cromer Christmas lights - £2,600

? Citizens' Advice North Norfolk - £1,500

? Bittern Line Community Rail Partnership - £500

? Cromer VEO: Art Week - £300; Children's Weeks - £500

FIREWORKS GRANTS

? Axe Club - £200; Cromer Parish Church - £200; VEO - £200.

The mayor's charity, Cromer's Royal British Legion branch, received £398.49.