Entries invited for Cyril Frazer Award 2026

The Epsom and Ewell Town-Twinning Association is delighted to invite applications for this year’s Cyril Frazer Award. The Cyril Frazer Award was set up as a memorial to Cyril Frazer, who died in 2016. He was the Mayor of Epsom and Ewell when it was first twinned with Chantilly in 1995 and was a founding member of the association. As well as Twinning, one of his other great passions was singing, and he was a keen member of the Epsom Male Voice Choir. Both are reflected in the requirements for the top award of £500.

The award aims to encourage young people in their studies and leisure pursuits by offering a cash award, in cases where funding is not readily available and/or where there is a special need. Such studies and pursuits could include French language and culture, performing arts such as music and dance, either within a school or club environment or by an individual or individuals. It is hoped this might provide an opportunity for them to develop existing links with Chantilly or open up the possibility of future contacts, joint activities and friendship, as well as engaging younger people in Twinning. 

The award is open to  individuals and groups within the Borough and will be awarded to qualified applicants who meet some or all of the following agreed criteria:

Last year’s winner was Sarah Carpenter of Southfield Primary School, with   runners up, Siobhan Cornell and Jo Johnstone from the French and Music departments at Wallace Fields Junior School, and Olivia Gioffredo from Epsom College.

The winner received a grant of £500 to help support French visits and learning activities planned by Southfield Park school, while the joint runners-up each received £250 to support their work in the fields of French education and musical study.

Association Secretary, Diana Deavin, said: “Last year we were very impressed by the quality of the receive submissions, which is why we awarded a total of £1000 in the end. We are looking forward to receiving ideas and suggestions and are hopeful that this year will exceed our expectations once again. Please do consider submitting an application as we are keen to receive entries from as wide as possible a range of potential beneficiaries and keep Cyril’s name alive in this very meaningful way.”

The prize will be awarded at the Twinning Association’s AGM in June and the deadline for applications is May 31st 2026. For further information and to apply please contact: [email protected].