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Board’s Special Recognition Award

Heather Cullimore, Severnside CRP

Heather Cullimore is the recipient of our 2024 Board’s Special Recognition Award, recognising her exceptional service to, and the championing of, community rail.

In her role as Partnership Manager, Heather Cullimore has led the development of Severnside CRP since early 2011. With a strong background in community outreach, Heather has brought the drive, determination and experience that has transformed the partnership into what it is today.

As partnership manager, Heather has overseen a more than fivefold increase in income through a range of successful grant applications. She has shown strong commitment to enrich the lives of those who live around the stations, with a passion for breaking down barriers, engaging diverse communities and enabling everyone to enjoy the benefits and freedom of rail travel.

“I have watched with great interest and admiration how Heather has developed and grown Severnside CRP over the years. Many of the innovative projects she has led have won awards and indeed Severnside CRP itself won the overall award for Outstanding Contribution to Community Rail at the 2018 Community Rail Awards. I think she is a very worthy recipient indeed of this year’s Board’s Special Recognition Award.” (Richard Burningham MBE, Manager of the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership)